Published 12:40 IST, June 16th 2020
Lewandowski's agent reveals Bayern Munich's tactics to shatter Real Madrid transfer hopes
Robert Lewandowski's agent has revealed how Bayern Munich shattered Real Madrid's hopes to sign the Polish striker in 2013 after scintillating UCL performances.
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Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was rumoured to be on his way to join Real Mrid since he rose to fame with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. Despite his move to Bayern Munich, Real Mrid transfer rumours did t decelerate. His nt has w revealed manner of Bundesliga giants' attempt to ward off Los Blancos' interest.
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Lewandowski scores four against Real Mrid, attracts interest from Spanish capital
Lewandowski first attracted interest from Real Mrid after he hammered four goals against m in Champions League semi-final back in 2013. However, Poland international h alrey agreed to join Bayern Munich on a free transfer. It was earlier reported that Real Mrid gave up on opportunity to sign Dortmund hitman in 2013 for a fee of €20 million ($22 million). Real Mrid president Florenti Perez decided against signing citing his great relationship with Bavarian giants.
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Lewandowski would have been a backup for Karim Benzema
Lewandowski's nt Cezary Kucharski, while speaking to Futbolownia revealed that financial complications weren't main reason for Real Mrid's failure to sign him. Real Mrid were performing well financially, asserted nt. However he claimed that h Lewandowski moved to Spanish capital, he would have been compelled to play second fiddle to Karim Benzema. French striker has established himself as undisputed . 9 at Bernabeu and Lewandowski wouldn't get eugh game time ahe of Benzema.
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Uli Hoeness convinced Bayern board to sign striker despite nt's Real Mrid claims
Lewandowski's nt claimed that before game against Real Mrid, striker h alrey agreed to move to Bayern Munich. However, after his splendid performance against Spanish giants, his nt wanted him to join Bernabeu outfit. This was eugh to anger Bayern Munich, but n-president Uli Hoeness resisted his pressure and convinced board to move ahe with deal.
Lewandowski went on to join Bayern Munich that season and is w playing in his sixth season in Munich. prolific striker has achieved spectacular domestic success with Bavarians but is yet to achieve European glory. This season, he has alrey scored 45 goals across all competitions, with five assists in 39 games. His side will next play Werder Bremen on Tuesday (Wednesday according to IST) and a win could see m clinch Bundesliga title.
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Im Courtesy: Lewandowski Instagram
12:40 IST, June 16th 2020