Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski has paved the way for a move away from Bayern Munich by saying the draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday was likely his final game for the club.

Bayern director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic said on Saturday morning that the Poland international, who is heading towards the final year of his contract, had asked to leave the club.

Barcelona are reported to be keen on signing the forward, although Salihamidzic said no offer had been tabled by the Catalan club.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

8 HOURS AGO

Following the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg to conclude the Bundesliga season, Lewandowski went to applaud the travelling Bayern fans – and it was widely interpreted as him saying goodbye.

Following the game, Lewandowski said his contract would not be renewed and that his desire was to move on.

“Today was probably my last game with Bayern,” Lewandowski told Viaplay, as reported by Eurosport Germany. “I can’t say for sure, but it’s very likely.

“I will not renew my contract.”

Commenting on the prospect of moving to Barcelona, Lewandowski added: “I have not received any proposal.

“We want to find the best solution for both parties – for me and for the club.”

Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia ‘Dortmund in 2014 and took his career to new heights.

He ended the 2021/22 campaign as the Bundesliga’s top scorer for the fifth campaign in a row, but it seems he has his sights trained on a fresh challenge at the age of 33.

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Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski has paved the way for a move away from Bayern Munich by saying the draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday was likely his final game for the club.

Bayern director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic said on Saturday morning that the Poland international, who is heading towards the final year of his contract, had asked to leave the club.

Barcelona are reported to be keen on signing the forward, although Salihamidzic said no offer had been tabled by the Catalan club.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

A DAY AGO

Following the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg to conclude the Bundesliga season, Lewandowski went to applaud the travelling Bayern fans – and it was widely interpreted as him saying goodbye.

Following the game, Lewandowski said his contract would not be renewed and that his desire was to move on.

“Today was probably my last game with Bayern,” Lewandowski told Viaplay, as reported by Eurosport Germany. “I can’t say for sure, but it’s very likely.

“I will not renew my contract.”

Commenting on the prospect of moving to Barcelona, Lewandowski added: “I have not received any proposal.

“We want to find the best solution for both parties – for me and for the club.”

Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia ‘Dortmund in 2014 and took his career to new heights.

He ended the 2021/22 campaign as the Bundesliga’s top scorer for the fifth campaign in a row, but it seems he has his sights trained on a fresh challenge at the age of 33.

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Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski has paved the way for a move away from Bayern Munich by saying the draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday was likely his final game for the club.

Bayern director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic said on Saturday morning that the Poland international, who is heading towards the final year of his contract, had asked to leave the club.

Barcelona are reported to be keen on signing the forward, although Salihamidzic said no offer had been tabled by the Catalan club.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

9 HOURS AGO

Following the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg to conclude the Bundesliga season, Lewandowski went to applaud the travelling Bayern fans – and it was widely interpreted as him saying goodbye.

Following the game, Lewandowski said his contract would not be renewed and that his desire was to move on.

“Today was probably my last game with Bayern,” Lewandowski told Viaplay, as reported by Eurosport Germany. “I can’t say for sure, but it’s very likely.

“I will not renew my contract.”

Commenting on the prospect of moving to Barcelona, Lewandowski added: “I have not received any proposal.

“We want to find the best solution for both parties – for me and for the club.”

Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia ‘Dortmund in 2014 and took his career to new heights.

He ended the 2021/22 campaign as the Bundesliga’s top scorer for the fifth campaign in a row, but it seems he has his sights trained on a fresh challenge at the age of 33.

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Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski has paved the way for a move away from Bayern Munich by saying the draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday was likely his final game for the club.

Bayern director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic said on Saturday morning that the Poland international, who is heading towards the final year of his contract, had asked to leave the club.

Barcelona are reported to be keen on signing the forward, although Salihamidzic said no offer had been tabled by the Catalan club.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

YESTERDAY AT 12:33

Following the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg to conclude the Bundesliga season, Lewandowski went to applaud the travelling Bayern fans – and it was widely interpreted as him saying goodbye.

Following the game, Lewandowski said his contract would not be renewed and that his desire was to move on.

“Today was probably my last game with Bayern,” Lewandowski told Viaplay, as reported by Eurosport Germany. “I can’t say for sure, but it’s very likely.

“I will not renew my contract.”

Commenting on the prospect of moving to Barcelona, Lewandowski added: “I have not received any proposal.

“We want to find the best solution for both parties – for me and for the club.”

Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia ‘Dortmund in 2014 and took his career to new heights.

He ended the 2021/22 campaign as the Bundesliga’s top scorer for the fifth campaign in a row, but it seems he has his sights trained on a fresh challenge at the age of 33.

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Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski has paved the way for a move away from Bayern Munich by saying the draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday was likely his final game for the club.

Bayern director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic said on Saturday morning that the Poland international, who is heading towards the final year of his contract, had asked to leave the club.

Barcelona are reported to be keen on signing the forward, although Salihamidzic said no offer had been tabled by the Catalan club.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

9 HOURS AGO

Following the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg to conclude the Bundesliga season, Lewandowski went to applaud the travelling Bayern fans – and it was widely interpreted as him saying goodbye.

Following the game, Lewandowski said his contract would not be renewed and that his desire was to move on.

“Today was probably my last game with Bayern,” Lewandowski told Viaplay, as reported by Eurosport Germany. “I can’t say for sure, but it’s very likely.

“I will not renew my contract.”

Commenting on the prospect of moving to Barcelona, Lewandowski added: “I have not received any proposal.

“We want to find the best solution for both parties – for me and for the club.”

Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia ‘Dortmund in 2014 and took his career to new heights.

He ended the 2021/22 campaign as the Bundesliga’s top scorer for the fifth campaign in a row, but it seems he has his sights trained on a fresh challenge at the age of 33.

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YESTERDAY AT 09:28

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Araujo taken to hospital and conscious after sickening clash of heads

10/05/2022 AT 21:59

Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski has paved the way for a move away from Bayern Munich by saying the draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday was likely his final game for the club.

Bayern director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic said on Saturday morning that the Poland international, who is heading towards the final year of his contract, had asked to leave the club.

Barcelona are reported to be keen on signing the forward, although Salihamidzic said no offer had been tabled by the Catalan club.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

12 HOURS AGO

Following the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg to conclude the Bundesliga season, Lewandowski went to applaud the travelling Bayern fans – and it was widely interpreted as him saying goodbye.

Following the game, Lewandowski said his contract would not be renewed and that his desire was to move on.

“Today was probably my last game with Bayern,” Lewandowski told Viaplay, as reported by Eurosport Germany. “I can’t say for sure, but it’s very likely.

“I will not renew my contract.”

Commenting on the prospect of moving to Barcelona, Lewandowski added: “I have not received any proposal.

“We want to find the best solution for both parties – for me and for the club.”

Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia ‘Dortmund in 2014 and took his career to new heights.

He ended the 2021/22 campaign as the Bundesliga’s top scorer for the fifth campaign in a row, but it seems he has his sights trained on a fresh challenge at the age of 33.

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YESTERDAY AT 09:28

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Araujo taken to hospital and conscious after sickening clash of heads

10/05/2022 AT 21:59

Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski has paved the way for a move away from Bayern Munich by saying the draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday was likely his final game for the club.

Bayern director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic said on Saturday morning that the Poland international, who is heading towards the final year of his contract, had asked to leave the club.

Barcelona are reported to be keen on signing the forward, although Salihamidzic said no offer had been tabled by the Catalan club.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

10 HOURS AGO

Following the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg to conclude the Bundesliga season, Lewandowski went to applaud the travelling Bayern fans – and it was widely interpreted as him saying goodbye.

Following the game, Lewandowski said his contract would not be renewed and that his desire was to move on.

“Today was probably my last game with Bayern,” Lewandowski told Viaplay, as reported by Eurosport Germany. “I can’t say for sure, but it’s very likely.

“I will not renew my contract.”

Commenting on the prospect of moving to Barcelona, Lewandowski added: “I have not received any proposal.

“We want to find the best solution for both parties – for me and for the club.”

Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia ‘Dortmund in 2014 and took his career to new heights.

He ended the 2021/22 campaign as the Bundesliga’s top scorer for the fifth campaign in a row, but it seems he has his sights trained on a fresh challenge at the age of 33.

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YESTERDAY AT 09:28

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Araujo taken to hospital and conscious after sickening clash of heads

10/05/2022 AT 21:59

Alivio con Araújo

Alivio absoluto en el FC Barcelona: Ronald Araújo recibirá el alta hospitalaria hoy mismo. Según ha podido saber AS, el central uruguayo ha pasado una buena noche y las pruebas a las que se ha sometido han descartado cualquier secuela, por lo que está previsto que en las próximas horas abandone el hospital y no se descarta incluso que pueda estar a las órdenes de Xavi el próximo domingo en el partido que juega el Barcelona ante el Getafe.

Escudo/Bandera Barcelona

Un cúmulo, sin duda, de buenas noticias para el jugador y los aficionados, que durante unos minutos tuvieron el corazón en un puño, viendo a Araújo desplomado sobre el césped, siendo atendido por Eric Garcia, que le puso en posición fetal viendo que tenía problemas incluso para respirar, totalmente conmocionado tras recibir un golpe en la cabeza de su compañero Gavi, y entrando la ambulancia a pie de campo para asistir al jugador. Fueron momentos muy duros, donde el Camp Nou se quedó helado y totalmente en silencio, mientras que el equipo médico maniobraba con urgencia para evitar males mayores, poniendo rápidamente un collarín al jugador y trasladándolo al Hospital de Barcelona.

Afortunadamente, las noticias que empezaron a llegar desde el centro clínico eran alentadoras. La familia de Araújo, que se desplazó minutos después a Urgencias del Hospital de Barcelona, recibía ya el ánimo del personal del club, asegurándoles que estaba todo controlado y que el jugador estaba ya consciente. Desde el club se emitió un comunicado hablando de “una conmoción”, pero las horas siguientes se rebajó la tensión, ya que desde el hospital se apuntaba de un fuerte golpe, descartando cualquier tipo de secuela. En todo caso, el jugador iba a pasar la noche en el hospital como simple precaución.

Esta mañana, las informaciones seguían siendo muy positivas. “Está mejorando”, apuntaban escuetamente desde el vestuario blaugrana, mientras que los servicios médicos del club constataban que Araújo “recibirá el alta hoy mismo”.

Así pues, un incidente que finalmente quedará como un susto, pero de esos que dejan sin aliento durante un tiempo.

Alivio con Araújo

Alivio absoluto en el FC Barcelona: Ronald Araújo recibirá el alta hospitalaria hoy mismo. Según ha podido saber AS, el central uruguayo ha pasado una buena noche y las pruebas a las que se ha sometido han descartado cualquier secuela, por lo que está previsto que en las próximas horas abandone el hospital y no se descarta incluso que pueda estar a las órdenes de Xavi el próximo domingo en el partido que juega el Barcelona ante el Getafe.

Escudo/Bandera Barcelona

Un cúmulo, sin duda, de buenas noticias para el jugador y los aficionados, que durante unos minutos tuvieron el corazón en un puño, viendo a Araújo desplomado sobre el césped, siendo atendido por Eric Garcia, que le puso en posición fetal viendo que tenía problemas incluso para respirar, totalmente conmocionado tras recibir un golpe en la cabeza de su compañero Gavi, y entrando la ambulancia a pie de campo para asistir al jugador. Fueron momentos muy duros, donde el Camp Nou se quedó helado y totalmente en silencio, mientras que el equipo médico maniobraba con urgencia para evitar males mayores, poniendo rápidamente un collarín al jugador y trasladándolo al Hospital de Barcelona.

Afortunadamente, las noticias que empezaron a llegar desde el centro clínico eran alentadoras. La familia de Araújo, que se desplazó minutos después a Urgencias del Hospital de Barcelona, recibía ya el ánimo del personal del club, asegurándoles que estaba todo controlado y que el jugador estaba ya consciente. Desde el club se emitió un comunicado hablando de “una conmoción”, pero las horas siguientes se rebajó la tensión, ya que desde el hospital se apuntaba de un fuerte golpe, descartando cualquier tipo de secuela. En todo caso, el jugador iba a pasar la noche en el hospital como simple precaución.

Esta mañana, las informaciones seguían siendo muy positivas. “Está mejorando”, apuntaban escuetamente desde el vestuario blaugrana, mientras que los servicios médicos del club constataban que Araújo “recibirá el alta hoy mismo”.

Así pues, un incidente que finalmente quedará como un susto, pero de esos que dejan sin aliento durante un tiempo.

Busquets, Pedri y Piqué, los más 'pulcros' de la plantilla

En sus últimas ruedas de prensa, Xavi Hernández se ha hartado hasta la saciedad en insistir en un término muy concreto para valorar las carencias del equipo en cuanto a la capacidad de controlar el juego y hacerse dueño del partido: la pulcritud. Bajo este término, el técnico subraya la capacidad de un jugador en no perder la pelota, en controlar el tiempo del partido y en elegir la mejor decisión para dar continuidad en el juego. Tres virtudes imprescindibles para encajar en el sistema que quiere imponer Xavi y que da sentido a la forma de jugar que quiere plasmar en el césped.

Pues bien, según ha podido saber AS, los técnicos cuentan con un ‘top 3’ de jugadores en la plantilla que atesoran las mejores virtudes de pulcritud. El primero, y más destacado, es Sergio Busquets. El de Badia es el paradigma de jugador pulcro, según el cuerpo técnico. No sólo es capaz de ordenar al equipo a través del balón, sino que consigue hacer mejores a sus compañeros gracias a su forma de entender el juego. Sergio es la extensión de Xavi en el campo y una pieza indiscutible en su proyecto. De hecho, entre los técnicos hay el convencimiento que Busquets aún tiene cuerda para rato y que su alternativa puede llegar desde casa, sin necesidad de pasar por caja, ya que hay otras prioridades para reforzar en el mercado.

El segundo jugador más pulcro de la plantilla es Pedri. El canario se considera una pieza insustituible del proyecto, con una inteligencia innata con el balón en los pies y un talento descomunal para dar continuidad al juego, a través del desequilibrio o del pase entre líneas. Además está mejorando a pasos agigantados su vocación goleadora, lo que le ha convertido en el jugador más completo de la plantilla, por incluso de Busquets.

Y el tercero es Gerard Piqué. Un central modélico para el sistema de Xavi, capaz de sacar el balón de una forma aseada, así como anticiparse en las acciones defensivas y ser muy contundente en los marcajes, con una gran capacidad para leer los partidos y con un liderazgo innato que contagia al resto de compañeros.

Evidentemente, Xavi echa de menos ‘la pulcritud’ de estos tres jugadores en el campo, sobre todo en los casos de Pedri y Piqué, que hace ya varias semanas que están ausentes, coincidiendo con el bajón de juego y resultados que ha sufrido el equipo. De ahí que en los dos últimos encuentros haya insistido que necesita jugadores más pulcros para poder llevar a buen término su proyecto. Los que vengan este verano tendrán ese reto como principal objetivo. Al menos tendrán tres claros espejos donde mirarse…