Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has stated he would love to play in the identical crew as Robert Lewandowski subsequent season, with the Pole eager to depart Bayern Munich this summer time.
Lewandowski has yet another season left on his present Bayern contract however is eager for a brand new problem at this stage of his profession, having spent the final eight years in Munich.
Barça are the membership most closely linked with the prolific striker, though Bayern have remained reluctant to let him depart.
Lewandowski has even confirmed himself that, as issues stand, he has solely been concerned about Barça.
“I have not considered any offer other than that of Barcelona,” he stated.
The 33-year-old has additionally spoken of failing to perceive why Bayern are digging in.
“It does not make sense,” he stated earlier this month. “Not after this time. I would understand if I had been playing here for 2-4 years, but after such a successful path and readiness and support on my part, loyalty and respect are probably more important than business.”
But on the similar time, he doesn’t need to power an exit from the Allianz Arena.
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De Jong has welcomed the likelihood that Lewandowski may be part of Barça.
“He’s an amazing player, one of the best in the world. It’s up to him. Of course I would like to have him in my team!” the Dutch worldwide stated.
However, whether or not De Jong will nonetheless be at Barcelona himself subsequent season is more and more unsure. Talks are ongoing for the 25-year-old to be part of Manchester United, which might imply reuniting with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag – 90min understands each golf equipment consider a deal will probably be in place in time for a medical to be performed on the finish of this month’s worldwide schedule.
De Jong was coy about his future when requested if he was becoming a member of United, laughing as he disregarded questions on it: “No, I can’t, I can’t say anything.”
Manchester United have really been holding tabs on Lewandowski themselves. 90min revealed again in March that the Old Trafford membership had been amongst a number of golf equipment being sounded out by the participant’s camp and that United had been open to the concept.
Rumoured curiosity from Manchester has resurfaced once more in latest days.
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