Robert Lewandowski becomes the fourth Barcelona signing after the signing of Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha.
Polish superstar’s has explained why his eight year stay in Bavaria has come to an end following his desire to leave Bayern earlier on in the summer and has decided to take a pay cut in order to the Catalan giant this summer.
The Polish who earned a net £200,000 a week has now accepted a £150,000 a week deal with Barcelona, 25 per cent pay cut according to Spanish news outlet AS.
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The former Borussia Dortmund striker is said to sign a three-year deal with the option to extend it for a further year and a transfer fee of €45 million in fixed payment, plus €5 million add-ons.
“I wanted to play in another league than the Bundesliga, I had made that decision for a long time. But I have to emphasize that was the most difficult decision of my life,” Lewandowski said.
“I wanted to live somewhere else, discover something new with my family. My daughter Klara will start school next year, we had to make this decision. If not now, then that would probably never have been possible. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
“I know I’ll be 34 soon. But I feel very strong physically and mentally. Barcelona saw things the same way,”.
“I don’t know how things will continue after that, but even 2026 doesn’t have to be the end. I want to play at the top level for many years to come.
“Barcelona had problems last season. But the club has incredible potential and has made good transfers now. I think the club is on the right track – back to the top.
The former Borussia Dortmund explained his decision why he wanted to leave the Bavarian giants.
“I wanted to play in another league than the Bundesliga, I had made that decision for a long time. But I have to emphasize that was the most difficult decision of my life,” he said.
“I wanted to live somewhere else, discover something new with my family. My daughter Klara will start school next year, we had to make this decision. If not now, then that would probably never have been possible. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
“I don’t know how things will continue after that, but even 2026 doesn’t have to be the end. I want to play at the top level for many years to come.
“Barcelona had problems last season. But the club has incredible potential and has made good transfers now. I think the club is on the right track – back to the top. My goal is very clear to get up there with Barça and win trophies.”
Lewandowski will be expected to make his debut for Xavi’s side after joining his new teammates in United States shortly to take part in the club’s pre-season tour
