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Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski wants to leave club

Posted May 14, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski lifts the trophy after he was awarded as top scorer of the German Bundesliga after the soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, Germany, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Swen Pfoertner/dpa via AP) The Associated Press

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) - Bundesliga top-scorer Robert Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern Munich.

Bayern sporting director Hasan SalihamidÅ¾iÄ‡ said on Saturday the Polish star has turned down the club's offer of a contract extension and 'œhe would like to do something else.'ť

The 33-year-old Lewandowski's deal with Bayern runs for another season, but he has urged the club to consider any offers that arrive in the meantime.

'œYes, I have another year on my contract,'ť Lewandowski said after scoring his 35th Bundesliga goal of the season in Bayern's 2-2 draw at Wolfsburg. 'œIf an offer comes, we have to think about it, also for the club. Both sides have to think of the future. I can't say any more. We have to see what happens.'ť

Lewandowski has been linked with a move to Barcelona, but SalihamidÅ¾iÄ‡ said there had been no contact from the Spanish club and Bayern was under no obligation to sell.

'œLewa has a contract till the summer of next year. That is a fact,'ť SalihamidÅ¾iÄ‡ said.

Asked what would need to happen for Bayern's stance to change, he replied, 'œI'm not concerning myself with that because our position has always been clear.'ť

Broadcaster Sport1 reported Lewandowski's agent, Pini Zahavi, and Barcelona had verbally agreed on a three-year deal and the club was waiting for Bayern to give an indication of what transfer fee it might consider to strike a deal.

Lewandowski has 312 goals in 384 Bundesliga games for Bayern and former club Borussia Dortmund.

He is the league's top scorer for the fifth season in a row and the seventh overall. He broke the old record for Bundesliga goals scored in a season with 41 last year.

Liverpool striker Sadio ManÃ© and Stuttgart forward SaÅ¡a KalajdÅ¾iÄ‡ have been touted as possible replacements for the Polish striker at Bayern.

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Bayern's Robert Lewandowski waves with the trophy after he was awarded as top scorer of the German Bundesliga after the soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, Germany, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Swen Pfoertner/dpa via AP) The Associated Press

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, Germany, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Swen Pfoertner/dpa via AP) The Associated Press

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski warms up prior to the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, Germany, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Swen Pfoertner/dpa via AP) The Associated Press

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