Robert Lewandowski remains adamant that he wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer, but the German club are unwilling to let him go.
Both sides are digging their heels in to get what they want, but Lewandowski hasn’t been shy in publicly stating his desire to leave Bavaria.
Not for the first time, Herbert Hainer has reminded the No.9 that he has a contract with the club, which runs for another year until June 2023.
“We have always said that Robert Lewandowski has a contract with Bayern until June 30, 2023. And a contract is a contract!” Hainer said to Blid.
“Where are we going if a player can terminate a contract early when we as a club would have to pay him in full until the last day of the agreement? That’s not right, it can’t be like that.”
“I’m a bit surprised that Robert decided to go public, I wouldn’t have done it if I were him. He’s been with Bayern for a long time, he’s won a lot of titles with us.
“I think he knows very well what he has at Bayern, that is, a club that treats its players very well, that does everything it can to make them perform at their best.”
Bayern Munich expect Lewandowski to stay
On whether Bayern can afford to let Lewandowski leave for free when his contract expires, Hainer was confident.
“We are in the fortunate position that we have no financial difficulties,” Hainer said. “We want to have the best players and Robert is one of the best.
“That’s why I firmly assume he will play for us again next season.”
Should the striker be at the Bavarian club next season, Hainer has no fears that he will give his all on the pitch.
“I’m not afraid of that [the player lacking commitment if he stays]. Robert is a professional,” said Hainer.
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