Robert Lewandowski was presented as FC Barcelona
million (£42m/$51m) transfer from Bayern Munich.
Fans flocked to the Nou Camp to welcome the Pole to Catalonia and Lewandowski
surprisingly donned the number nine shirt.
He’s worn number 12 in his three pre-season appearances. However, he was
presented to the fans with the number nine which means either Depay was happy to
hand it over, or his future with the club is now in doubt.
Like every Barcelona player, Depay has been linked with a move away from the club
this summer with Tottenham and Newcastle rumoured suitors.
But Lewandowski made an instant impression on his new adoring fans.
“Good Morning Culers,” Lewandowski began in Catalan, which went down well with
the crowd.
“I am very happy to be here, thank you!” he continued.
The forward, who scored 238 Bundesliga goals in 253 games for Bayern, then dazzled
the fans with some fancy kick-ups. He did a significantly better job than Ousmane
Dembele and Martin Braithwaite before him.
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Lewandowski, 33, signed a four-year contract with a release clause set at €500 million
after departing Bayern Munich for £42.5 million.
He had 12 months remaining on his deal with the German giants but insisted he
wanted a new challenge.
A lot of things have been said about former Bayern Munich star and current FC
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski since his move and the Poland international
wanted to clear the air.
“I heard that Barcelona wanted to sign me, and that was a sign that maybe now is the
perfect timing to go to Barcelona, go to LaLiga. I know that I can still play for a few
years on the top high level and that’s why I decided to go to Barcelona. I’m very
happy to be part of this team,” Lewandowski remarked.
Barcelona have renovated their team this summer despite very public financial
struggles. The Spanish giants sold off various assets, including some of their TV
deals, to fund their summer splurge and president Joan Laporta has suggested it
might not be over.
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