Lewandowski to accept £100k-a-week pay cut for Barcelona transfer after telling Bayern Munich he won’t sign new deal

BAYERN MUNICH star Robert Lewandowski is reportedly willing to take a £100,000-a-week pay cut in order to join Barcelona this summer.

The 33-year-old has already told the Bundesliga champions he intends to leave at the end of the season, despite being tied down at the Allianz Arena until 2023.

Lewandowski revealed: "I can confirm that I spoke to Hasan [Salihamidzic] and informed him that the decision was made and that I am not extending my contract with Bayern.

“Both sides have to think about the future. It's best if we find the best solution for both sides.

“I said to Salihamidzic that if an offer comes, then we have to think about it — also for the club. Both sides have to think about the future. That's all I can say.”

It has been claimed that the Polish ace has already agreed a three-year contract at the Nou Camp.

And his agent Pini Zahavi is believed to be putting pressure on Bayern to negotiate with Barca imminently.

Now it has been said that such is Lewandowski's desire to play for the Catalan club, he is willing to take a huge pay cut.

According to , Lewandowski is currently earning around £18.6million-a-year at Bayern.

They state that Lewandowski is willing to sacrifice around £5.1m-a-year to join Barca, which works out at £100k-per-week less.

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This will see Lewandowski's wages drop from £350k-a-week to £250k-per-week, with his annual salary at around £13.5m-a-year.

As for the potential fee of the transfer, Barca are reportedly unwilling to spend over £30m on him.

Lewandowski has enjoyed another stunning season having chipped in with 50 goals in 46 games in all competitions.

As well as becoming a ten-time Bundesliga champion, the ex-Borussia Dortmund marksman won the Golden Boot for the fifth consecutive year.