Robert Lewandowski ’s transfer from Bayern Munich to Barcelona was confirmed on Saturday in what will go down as one of the landmark deals of the summer window.
The sensational deal first came to light earlier this year when reports emerged that Barca were willing to offer Lewandowski the “Lionel Messi role” at the Camp Nou.
That would mean that the Polish striker would be afforded the status and economic benefits at the club that Messi had previously enjoyed, prior to his high-profile exit to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
Lewandowski and Messi have recently battled for the top individual prizes in football. The Poland marksman was crowned 2021 FIFA Best Men's Player in January after the Argentine superstar edged out the Poland international to win his record-breaking seventh Ballon d'Or title as he landed the 2021 accolade.