ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’s transfer to Barcelona is reportedly to be announced this weekend after a deal has finally been struck with Bayern Munich.
The 33-year-old was a top target for the Blaugrana with the striker this summer publicly his desire to leave the Bundesliga champions in May.
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After entering the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena, the Polish international made it clear that he would not extend his eight-year stay.
And the German giants have now reluctantly accepted an offer from the LaLiga outfit after turning it down a £34 million proposal before the rush.
SunSport understands that a deal has been reached that goes up to £42.5 million, with Barca first paying £38 million and then £4.5 million in possible add-ons.
People believe Lewandowski will put pen-on-paper on a four-year contract until 2026 at the Nou Camp.
Responding to the move, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed the ex-Borussia Dortmund shooter will sign his contract this weekend.
And he also stated that the player proposals from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain because he only had eyes for the Catalan club.
It is the second time this summer that the Blues of Barca lose after the Spanish side took over Raphinha from Leeds for £55million.
Although Chelsea beat Barcelona in the race to chase Kalidou Koulibaly away from Napoli confirms his £34 million arrival.
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Romano also revealed that Lewandowski was angry with Bayern after they failed to offer him a convincing new contract offer.
And this prompted him to seek an exit, where he agreed personal terms with Barca in February.
He tweeted: “Robert Lewandowski’s intention to leave Bayern was clear in February, he was disappointed because he didn’t get a ‘correct’ new contract offer.
“Barcelona approached agent [Pini] Zahavi at the end of February. Robert said yes. Only Barcelona.”
Tottenham ace Harry Kane has been touted as a possible replacement for Lewandowski, with the club willing to wait until 2023 to make a move.
Bayern are now expected to continue with a move to bring in defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juve.