The saying goes that there are two sides to every story and in football, it seems like the different perspectives continue to multiply endlessly. Robert Lewandowski’s exit from Bayern Munich ended up going through, but it was not a cordial arrangement.
Lewandowski was very clear that he wanted to leave Bayern both publicly and privately following the end of the Bundesliga season, while Bayern were keen to emphasize that Lewandowski would be seeing out his contract, which ended in 2023.
In a recent interview with ESPN, carried by Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski was asked about his exit.
“I feel like I am in the correct position, in the correct place. What happened in the final weeks before I left Bayern was also politics. The club wanted to look for a fight in order to justify my sale because maybe it was difficult to explain to the fans.”
The suggestion that he had decided to leave due to rumours that Bayern were interested in Erling Haaland was put to him.
“And I have to accept that even if there were a lot of lies, a lot of lies about me. They were false things, but in the end I know that the fans, even at this time, continue to support me a lot.”
“Some people don’t tell the truth, they say something different. For me, it was always important to be clear, honest and perhaps that was a problem for some. In the end I know that I realised that if something didn’t sit quite right with me, then maybe it was a good time to leave Bayern and sign for Barcelona.”
What is certain is that every actor in football acts in their own interests. Particularly now that football is a multi-billion dollar entertainment industry, controlling the narrative sometimes trumps the need for transparency. Yet if Lewandowski has come to Barcelona to escape politics, he might be in the wrong place.
coaalmty
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Bayern is the best club in the world in terms of their signings and how they treat players, fact well known. You on the other hand sir are very ungrateful and gold digger
wisdome
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What sort of article is this?! Your last line is unpleasant. Football is all about money now, some clubs care less about their players. This is bad. This players deserve better and recognition.
Den tell ur barca team to pay de players unpay salaries, mind ur business barca fans
potabmp
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everyone acts in their interest but Ronaldo has to act in the interest of the “team” 😂
rotaipru
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Lew respect your former club
FcBayern4immer
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They're spreading false news because they thought Barca won't be able to sign him but to there suprise Barca bought him so it's paining them
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lol thats pain!!
FcBayern4immer
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lol thats pain!!
FcBayern4immer
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They're spreading false news because they thought Barca won't be able to sign him but to there suprise Barca bought him so it's paining them
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lol thats pain!!
Echee27
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bro hi own case is clear,.. he informed his club that he want to leave, but his club told him to wait finish his contract meaning 2023 , he will be free agent then he can go, but he force his leaving, Bayern Munich never say he won't go but they only ask him to finish up his contract
Echee27
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What sort of article is this?! Your last line is unpleasant. Football is all about money now, some clubs care less about their players. This is bad. This players deserve better and recognition.
and that's how Barca care about De jong by owning him alot of his salary
QwekuPrinceDuodu
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What sort of article is this?! Your last line is unpleasant. Football is all about money now, some clubs care less about their players. This is bad. This players deserve better and recognition.
Eltonmentor
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They're spreading false news because they thought Barca won't be able to sign him but to there suprise Barca bought him so it's paining them
motion1
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Lewandowski left Bayern on a bitter note Ronaldo left Real on a bitter note What is it with these club legends and their respective clubs man….The club management should be willing to compensate them even after they are done with their peak years. After all they did devote all those wonderful years to the club. And the players on the other hand should also try and understand why the club would be going in for new players in that position. The club needs to be competitive even after these legends leave
Well said.
Webcmopuy
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Lewandowski left Bayern on a bitter note Ronaldo left Real on a bitter note What is it with these club legends and their respective clubs man….The club management should be willing to compensate them even after they are done with their peak years. After all they did devote all those wonderful years to the club. And the players on the other hand should also try and understand why the club would be going in for new players in that position. The club needs to be competitive even after these legends leave
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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meanwhile bayern fans
Delano1m
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Did you say in the wrong place? Oh no, AF, please. Lewandowski is not a child. FC Barcelona is the best club he chooses after leaving his former club. It was right for him to talk about those false allegations that are labeled against him from his former club. Forget about them, Lewandowski, let them continue talking and focus on your career. 💪💯FORCA BARCA
widbcinouy
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af talks too much.the Last line isn't good
bussyjay
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You mean this stories?😅😅
ankitttttttttrtr
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Actually no one is wrong as you can understand their logic Bayern wanted a future striker for 10 yrs in Haaland which makes sense for any top club Lewandoski felt disrespected as his contract renewals were not handled post having insane seasons previously Now some biased fans will support one of the sides but they both were right for themselves
MACH1000
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Tlka about a messy break up
Febacemp
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Haters will always have something to say Boss it up Lewa ❤️❤️
Shauny300
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don't worry man clubs do this when top player wants to leave Bartoume or however is name spelled did the same to Messi