Robert Lewandowski on Friday told Bayern Munich that he had no interest in renewing his deal in Bavaria and was looking to leaving the club.

This was confirmed by Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic on Saturday.

The Pole’s contract runs until 2023 and Bayern would have to agree to an exit this summer in order not to have him leave on free

However, Bayern President Herbert Hainer, believes Lewandoski will stay till next season.

“Robert Lewandowski has aa contract until the 30th of June 2023 and he will play with us until then.”

“When you sign a contract, and I’ve been doing this my whole career, both parties know what is in it. We can’t be talking about ‘obligating’ someone to fulfil their contract.”

The big question was put to Hainer, would he be willing to lose Lewandowski for free then?

“Robert said we have to find a solution for both parties and Bayern are one of those parties. He is within his rights to not want to extend his contract. He also joined us for free.”

“An agreement can’t be unilateral, that’s why contracts exist.”
fter Bayern’s final Bundesliga match, the moments that Lewandowski shared with the fans had the feel of a goodbye. In recent years the shift towards players in terms of power has been significant and it seems more often than not that they get their wishes. At the same time, Bayern operate differently to most clubs and are very conscious of setting precedents for the future.

After Bayern’s final Bundesliga match yesterday, the moments that Lewandowski shared with the fans had the feel of a goodbye.