Bayern Munich confirm verbal agreement to sell Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona in huge summer transfer

Bayern Munich have confirmed that they have reached a verbal agreement to sell legendary striker Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona. The Bavarian club posted an update on social media on Saturday afternoon with a quote from president Herbert Hainer on the future of the prolific Pole. Ad/> Lewandowski has been repeatedly linked with Barcelona and it appears as though the move will finally happen this summer with the agreement having been reached.

BundesligaGnabry extends Bayern contract until 2026 despite reported Chelsea interestAN HOUR AGO «We have come to a verbal agreement with Barcelona,» Hainer said. «It's good to have clarity for all parties. »Robert is an incredible player and he won everything with us.

We are incredibly grateful to him." /> Barcelona reportedly made an opening offer of €40m (£34.4m) for the striker, but Bayern director Hasan Salihamidzic said he expected to find a resolution and convince the striker to stay in Germany. That attempt from Salihamidzic does not appear to have been successful. Lewandowski, whose contract in Bavaria would have expired next year, has publicly revealed his desire to leave the Bundesliga champions this summer, stating in May: «My Bayern story is over.” Man Utd agree £45m transfer fee to sign Ajax defender Martinez — reports City and Arsenal agree £30m fee for Zinchenko transfer — reports The Poland captain told Onet Sport: “For today, it is certain that my Bayern story is over.

I cannot imagine what happened in the last months of our further cooperation. »[A] transfer will be the best solution. I believe Bayern will not stop me just because it can." He then followed those comments up by later adding: «I [want to] walk away because I want more emotions in my life.