The coach has spoken about the club’s summer transfer plans.
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Xavi says Lewandowski is an option for Barcelona. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that Bayern Munich’s prolific striker Robert Lewandowski “is an option” for the Catalans ahead of the summer transfer window. Xavi was asked about the 33-year-old Poland international at a pre-match press conference ahead of his team’s final La Liga game of the season against Villarreal on Sunday, May 22. The Barcelona boss made it clear that Lewandowski is a transfer target but knows it will be difficult to lure him away from Bayern Munich as he still has a year remaining on his current contract, as reported by ESPN.
“Yes, Lewandowski is an option,” he said. “He has already said he wants to leave, there are negotiations, but he still has a contract at his club. It won’t be easy being Bayern, but it’s an option.”
Lewandowski has told the Bavarian giants he won’t be extending his contract at the Allianz Arena and wants a transfer. Bayern Munich’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has insisted the club don’t want to sell the striker and won’t change their stance despite his refusal to extend his deal.
