ESPN: FC Barcelona to get its ace as Bayern agrees to release Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich to sign striker Robert Lewandowski, who will sign a contract as a "Azulgrana" for the next three seasons, according to ESPN.

The Polish striker will join the Spanish team in a contract worth 45 million euros plus five million euros in variables. Lewandoski will arrive in Barcelona on July 16 to sign the contract and then travel to the United States to join the team's preseason.