Robert Lewandowski to sign for Barcelona this weekend as LaLiga giants finally agree £42.5m transfer fee with Bayern
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S transfer to Barcelona will reportedly be announced this weekend after a deal was finally agreed with Bayern Munich.
The 33-year-old has been a top target for the Blaugrana this summer with the striker publicly declaring his wish to depart the Bundesliga champions in May.
Having entered the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena, the Poland international made it clear he would not be extending his eight-year stay.
And the German giants have now reluctantly accepted an offer from the LaLiga outfit after rejecting a £34million proposal for the striker.
SunSport understands a deal rising to £42.5m has been reached, with Barca to pay £38m up front before £4.5m in potential add-ons.
It is believed Lewandowski will put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal until 2026 at the Nou Camp.
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Commenting on the move, transfer guru has claimed that the ex-Borussia Dortmund marksman will sign his contract this weekend.
And he also declared that the player rejected proposals from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain as he only had eyes for the Catalan club.
It is the second time this summer the Blues have lost out to Barca after the Spanish side snapped up Raphinha from Leeds for £55m.
Though Chelsea have beaten Barcelona in the race to prise Kalidou Koulibaly away from Napoli after confirming his £34m arrival.
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Romano also revealed that Lewandowski was left upset with Bayern after they failed to offer him a convincing new contract offer.
And this led him to seek an exit, where he agreed personal terms with Barca in February.
He : “Robert Lewandowski’s intention to leave Bayern was clear in February, disappointed as he didn’t receive a ‘proper’ new contract bid.
“Barcelona approached agent [Pini] Zahavi at the end of February. Robert said yes. Only Barca.”
Tottenham ace Harry Kane has been touted as a possible replacement for Lewandowski, with the club prepared to wait until 2023 to make a move.
Bayern are now expected to press ahead with a move to bring in defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus.