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Robert Lewandowski transfer: Bayern Munich club president says striker 'will fulfill' contract through 2023

Fri, May 13, 2022
Soccer News (AP)

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski might be set to stay at Bayern Munich this summer despite his . Herbert Hainer, Bayern's president, announced the plans of the German side on Friday in response to many reports suggesting that this summer he might leave Germany. "Robert Lewandowski has a contract with Bayern until June 2023 - and he will fulfill it," he told BILD.'

As reported by AP insider Fabrizio Romano, Bayern Munich have communicated the same intention to Lewandowski's agent, Pini Zahavi, but despite this statement Barcelona have no intention to give up on Lewandowski and will try again over the next few weeks. Bayern Munich's position was expected and now that they've made it public it is up to Barcelona and Bayern Munich to see how negotiations will progress.. '

FC Bayern president Herbert Hainer announces: "Robert Lewandowski has a contract with Bayern until June 2023 - and he will fulfill it", he told @kessler_philipp. ?????? #FCBayern

Bayern communicated the same to Lewa's agent Pini Zahavi, while Barcelona have no plans to give up. pic.twitter.com/OjluENziR5

- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 13, 2022

Lewandowski currently has a deal in place until 2023 with the German side and reports suggested that his intention was to leave in the summer seeking a long term contract elsewhere. Barcelona are the side that showed the most interest in him and won't give up as of now. This year, the Polish striker scored 49 goals in 45 matches in all competitions and just won the Bundesliga title for the eight year in a row with Bayern Munich.'

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