Barcelona confirm Lewandowski’s €50m transfer from Bayern

Robert Lewandowski, Poland international striker, has agreed to join Barcelona from Bayern Munich.

The financially troubled Spanish giants announced Lewandowski’s imminent transfer on Saturday.

The deal is said to be around €45 million, rising to €50 million in potential add-ons.

The striker is set to sign a four-year contract with the Spanish club.

Barcelona also stated that the deal is subject to medical examinations.

It is understood that Lewandowski will travel to join Barcelona’s US tour on Sunday.

Agreement in principle for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski

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“FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski, dependent on the player passing a medical and contracts being signed,” the statement read.

The 33-year-old had been pushing for a move to Barcelona. He had also reportedly rejected approaches from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

Lewandowski, who came into limelight from Borussia Dortmund, has spent the last seven years at Bayern Munich where he scored 344 goals in 375 matches.

His goals supplied the finishing touch for Bayern Munich’s all-conquering side that won a treble, including the UEFA Champions League in 2020.