Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has warned Robert Lewandowski that the Bavarians are not willing to part ways with their striker until his current contract is over.
Lewandowski's current deal runs until 2023, but the Poland international has expressed his desire to try his luck elsewhere ahead of next season.
"It is very possible that this was my last game in Bayern Munich's colours," Lewandowski said after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.
"I can't be 100 percent sure, but it is possible that it was.
"We want to find the best solution for myself and for the club."
Hainer didn't hesitate to respond to Lewandowski's remarks, confirming on Sunday that the player turned down the club's offer to renew his deal.
"Lewandowski has a contract until 2023 and he will play with us until then," Hainer told Sport 1.
"[Bayern Munich directors] Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic made him an offer to extend the contract. Apparently, it was not accepted.
"Lewandowski said that we have to find a solution for both parties and Bayern Munichis one of the parties. It's his right not to want to extend the contract."
Barcelona's interest in Lewandowski
After a move for Erling Haaland was ruled out, Lewandowski has emerged as Barcelona's primary target in their bid to strengthen their attack next season.
The Blaugrana have made contact with the player, with president Joan Laporta being involved in the talks.
In fact, Laporta has admitted that signing the Bayern Munich striker is possible despite Barcelona's financial struggles.
Lewandowski's links with Real Madrid
Hainer, though, stressed that European powerhouses closely monitoring players of Lewandowski's level is nothing new, recalling when the Polish striker was linked with Real Madrid.
"We already had the case in 2019 when Robert flirted with Real Madrid," added the president.
"Bayern is familiar with this situation."
Jancmnot
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He signed a contract till 2023, he needs to honor that if he has to, gives us another season to arrange a new contract for him or gives us time to find a suitable replacement. Hopefully he retires at Bayern and becomes a true legend
TillerKhalid777
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let him go he clearly don't want to stay the is no need keeping a player that don't want to play for a team another no one knows what is happening behind the scenes but his not happy at the club so let him go
juxaaa
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Hopefully the fans on Marienplatz changed his mind
BrishavSharmaGarg
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this will impact his performance 💥💥💥💥💥
Champion88
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You will keep him hostage the man wants to leave