Thomas Muller has expressed his hope that Robert Lewandowski will remain at Bayern Munich, even though the striker has said he plans to leave this summer.
The German recalled the case of Franck Ribery, who in 2009 wanted to leave for Real Madrid but continued with the Bavarian giants for 10 more years.
"I hope that the man who has been my attacking partner for years will stay," Muller said in an interview with Kicker.
"We're in the summer break and a lot happens at this time. I remember Franck Ribery's desire to go to Real Madrid.
"Our relationship on the pitch is known. But naturally business is such that this can change.
"In general there is one key thing: the club is more important than us, the players."
Muller indirectly ruled out a drop in Lewandowski's performances if Bayern Munich insist he see out his contract, which expires in 2023.
"Every player who is still at Bayern Munich on September 1 will want to play well, because playing badly is something that satisfies nobody," Muller continued.
Lewandowski's plan to leave
Lewandowski has said that he considers his Bayern experience over and that he cannot imagine continuing at the club after what has happened in recent months, with his agent making similar statements.
It has been suggested that Lewandowski was upset at Bayern's alleged attempts to secure the services of Norwegian Erling Haaland, who has since left Borussia Dortmund and joined Manchester City.
The Polish player felt that Bayern Munich did not care enough about renewing his contract. There are, however, two versions to the story.
On Lewandowski's side, it is claimed that the player did not receive a concrete offer of renewal, while Bayern Munich claim to have made one to his people.
Swayyyy
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I feel Bayern will keep him 1 more year.
Lawrynorb
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Robert Lewandowski confirms that his time at Bayern Munich is OVER. Honestly, no matter who we sign next, Lewandowski leaving Bayern will be our best transfer this summer. Let’s see how this club will perform without our stolen man. They will no longer have the man who will rescue them with his goals and do last minute comebacks. They will go back to being under Dortmund’s shade like how the case was in 2010-2012... 😉 -YR21 Dortmund fans think Bayern is dortmund hahhaah
Nupainor
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The way Lewandowski is desperate to leave Bayern. I won't be surprised if he turn up to be Hazard in Spain or Griezmann in Barcelona. Form aren't permanent and remember injuries can ruin your career. be warned Lewandowski
he will perform well if he joined Barcelona
fayabdertz
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come to real Madrid
and sit and watch benzema. . do you really think Lewandowski is so stupid like you
Donproph
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The way Lewandowski is desperate to leave Bayern. I won't be surprised if he turn up to be Hazard in Spain or Griezmann in Barcelona. Form aren't permanent and remember injuries can ruin your career. be warned Lewandowski
samklrs
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come to real Madrid
yoeaceirsy
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Pls go to Barca.
FcBayern4immer
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we need back our great tactical hansi flick and more center backs we don't need dayot upamecano nor beni pavard we need timber and finally the next dani Alves mazraoui we conceed too many goals and the worst manager ever Julian naglesmnn that's the reason one of our skipper wants to leave
I'm not a fan of nagglesman (mainly his system not the manager) but to say he is the worse manager ever is ridiculous! hansi has his dream job at the dfb no chance of getting him unless Germany and bayern have some disaster years which as a German Bavarian I really hope not to see! nagglesmann needs some more time! if we had of beaten villareal no one would have said anything about him or the team! we could have scored 6 against them and every body would love nagglesmann and the team! lewandowski would have been no exception to!
Yehudi
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U know Bayern's gonna regret selling him but hey Barca ain't complainin
Rahi09
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I think just wasting time let him go don't convince him we're very closer to sign Mane let's try with him 1 season then we get another striker we have good enough attacking player and midfield doesn't change anything if Lewy go. Just wish him Luck. We played as a team not one man team.
AlexanderMadrid
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All Football just can't stop teasing Barca fans.
ijelejoe
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Barcelona fans looking at Muller like[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
janklmpt
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we need back our great tactical hansi flick and more center backs we don't need dayot upamecano nor beni pavard we need timber and finally the next dani Alves mazraoui we conceed too many goals and the worst manager ever Julian naglesmnn that's the reason one of our skipper wants to leave
Bizbdimps
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Muller no Robert lowandos no title
auusmanscf
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Muller revealed that playing badly in the recent time force Lewy to leave. It's the same reason we fans not satisfying the Coach tactics. But, I wish Lewy get chance of his intention to leave so that he breath the freedom. Don't force him to stay. I am sure Muller you will get another attacking partner like always 👏👏👏
Edoo87
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