Lewandowski credit Xavi for simple determination on Barcelona transfer: I’m a man who desires to win

Celebrated Polish striker Robert Lewandowski mentioned Barcelona coach Xavi was one of many most important cause for his transfer to the La Liga membership, including that the membership legend’s plans promise an awesome future for the Spanish giants.

In one of many greatest switch strikes in the summertime window, Lewandowski moved to Barcelona in a deal value USD 45.84 million, in keeping with the Reuters information company. Lewandowski had 12 months remaining on his Bayern Munich contract however the Polish star has already joined the Barcelona pre-season tour within the United States. Notably, Xavi, 33, had been forcing a transfer out of Bayern since May and he’s relieved after an settlement was reached between each the European giants.

Lewandowski mentioned he didn’t should suppose a lot about his determination to maneuver to Barcelona as he had been in contact with Xavi over his plans for the membership.

Notably, the membership legend, who was roped in as supervisor when Barcelona had been ninth led a revival and helped the Spanish giants end 2nd.

“I was speaking with Xavi and from the beginning I know (what’s been on his) mind, his ideas,” Lewandowski informed Barcelona.

“It was easy for me to decide to come to Barcelona because I’m the guy who wants to play, who wants to win, and I think that with Xavi it’s very possible.

“He is aware of precisely coach Barcelona as a result of he was an incredible participant and now he is additionally an excellent coach. He has an incredible future and I wish to be part of this as nicely.”

Lewandowski, who won the last two FIFA Best Player of the Year awards, is the German Bundesliga’s all-time second-highest scorer. He scored 348 goals for Bayern in eight seasons, winning the league title every year and the Champions League in 2020.

“Finally, I’m right here, I’m very pleased to be right here with Barcelona. The previous few days had been very lengthy days however ultimately the deal is finished,” he added.

“So now I can deal with a brand new chapter in my life, a brand new problem.”

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