Lewandowski Says Barcelona Asked Him Not to Score to Avoid €2.5 Million Bonus

Overview

• Robert Lewandowski disclosed that Barcelona officials met with him late in 2022/23 and asked him to stop scoring to prevent triggering a €2.5 million payment to Bayern Munich at 25 goals.
• He said he briefly questioned whether to comply because of the club’s finances but added that nothing changed in how he played.
• The remarks were made in an interview on Bogdan Rymanowski’s YouTube channel, Rymanowski Live.
• The 37-year-old remains under contract through June 2026 and says his next move will depend on Barcelona’s plans and the role he sees under Hansi Flick.
• He has eight goals and two assists in 18 matches this season, noting early injuries and managed minutes as he targets a stronger second half.