Led the discussion on his near-join with Manchester United, as disclosed by Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski's Unfulfilled Move to Manchester United and His Successful Career
Robert Lewandowski, the current striker for FC Barcelona, had a close call with joining Manchester United in 2021, but the move never materialized. Despite agreeing to join the club earlier, no finalized deal was reached, and Lewandowski remained at Bayern Munich instead.
During his time at Bayern, Lewandowski's career continued to flourish. He became the club's top striker, scoring over 100 goals and winning multiple titles. This period also saw him finish second to Lionel Messi in the 2021 Ballon d'Or voting, after a record-breaking season.
Lewandowski's interest in joining Manchester United was sparked by the opportunity to work with legendary manager Alex Ferguson. However, the agreement with the club occurred during Ferguson's tenure, before his retirement in 2013.
The reasons behind the failure of the 2021 transfer are not fully clear, but it is believed that Lewandowski's contractual and club management decisions played a significant role in blocking the move. During this time, Lewandowski was still thriving at Bayern, scoring heavily and breaking scoring records, which likely influenced Bayern’s reluctance to sell him or prevented the deal from progressing.
Prior to his Bayern Munich period, Lewandowski had a personal connection with Jurgen Klopp, as he filled a void left by the loss of his father at 16 years old. This connection began during his time at Borussia Dortmund, where he was scoring heavily and garnering attention for his talent.
Lewandowski's career at Bayern Munich was not the only significant chapter in his football life. He has also won the Champions League with Bayern and league titles in Germany and Spain. His impact on the pitch has been immense, scoring over 700 career goals and inspiring young players such as Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old player who impressed Lewandowski after just 50 minutes of training together.
Now, as a club icon at Barcelona, Lewandowski continues to make a mark in La Liga, having scored over 100 goals in three seasons and extending his reputation as an elite striker beyond the Bundesliga. His move to Barcelona in 2022 marked the next step in his illustrious career, and he continues to be a respected leader on the pitch.
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