Three days after a verbal agreement, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have reached a full agreement for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski from the Bavarian club to the Catalan institution. After having won everything in Germany, the Polish striker arrives in a Barça in reconstruction and of which he must be the spearhead.
The transfer was no longer a shadow of a doubt. Eager to leave Bayern and not retained in Bavaria, Robert Lewandowski opens a new chapter in his career. After weeks of rumors and negotiations, Barça achieves its goals. The Pole is going to put on the tunic of the Culés.
Already, Saturday July 16, Bayern Munich had announced an “oral agreement” with FC Barcelona for the striker. The Catalan club confirmed and was quick to communicate on the presence of the player with the team currently in pre-season training in Miami (Florida), United States. On the evening of Tuesday July 19, Barcelona this time announced a total agreement with the German champion for the transfer of the goalscorer.
” FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski for a total of 45 million euros + 5 million euros in bonuses. The player will sign a contract with the club for the next four seasons. The departure clause was set at 500 million euros “, indicates the press release. The Pole, soon to be 34, had only one year left on his contract with the Munich side.
Financially, Barça is less bloodless
Robert Lewandowski is the Blaugrana’s fourth signing this summer after the Ivorian Franck Kessie and the Dane Andreas Christensen, who arrived free from AC Milan and Chelsea, and after Raphinha, bought 58 million euros from Leeds. With the Brazilian and the Pole, Barça have already spent much more money than in the summer of 2021. A year ago, the club was on the verge of bankruptcy, strangled by a debt of 1.35 billion euros. euros and forced to see his legend Lionel Messi leave for PSG, the state of finances not allowing him to be retained.
Since then, the situation has improved somewhat. FC Barcelona is still in debt but breathes better. Its president, Joan Laporta, has managed to spread out the repayment of the debt of the flagship of Catalonia. The sale of TV rights brought a significant financial windfall, as did that of a merchandising branch. Finally, Barça has concluded the biggest sponsorship contract in its history with the “naming” of the future Camp Nou. The iconic stadium will carry the Spotify name, which will see the club raise 435 million euros.
Like last season, the Catalans still have to reduce their wage bill, which is still too high. An essential condition to be able to register summer recruits. A year ago, it had already been necessary to negotiate hard to manage to register the new players. A challenge that the leaders must still meet for the 2022-2023 season.
” There to help Barça find the heights »
With Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski plunges into a new world, after twelve years spent in the Bundesliga, first at Borussia Dortmund (2010-2014) and then at Bayern Munich. In Bavaria, the Pole won everything and rose among the best players in the world. Author of 344 goals and 72 assists in 374 matches, he left his mark on the history of the German giant, beating in passing some records of the illustrious Gerd Müller.
Arrived at the end of his history with Bayern, “Lewy” had made FC Barcelona his priority target to continue his career. His new club needed a trigger of this style. Argentinian Sergio Agüero, who arrived last summer from Manchester City, was only able to take part in five matches in Catalonia before ending his career due to a heart problem. Ex-Lyonnais Memphis Depay, who also arrived a year ago, did not give complete satisfaction with 13 goals scored. Luuk de Jong’s loan spell was a failure. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been prolific with 13 goals scored since arriving at the end of January, but he couldn’t be the only main option for coach Xavi.
” I am ready to take on this new challenge. I’ve always wanted to play in La Liga and in the big teams, so Barça is a great opportunity for me. I’m here to help Barça get back to the top and win as many titles as possible. “, declared the neo-Blaugrana to the chain of the club on Monday. FC Barcelona, which remains on three seasons without a trophy, scarcity more seen since the beginning of the 2000s, is counting on him to restore its image and prove that it remains a juggernaut in Spain as in Europe.