Overview
- The striker told Polish journalist Bogdan Rymanowski that the club asked him to hold back on goals late in the title run-in.
- He described the request as linked to a bonus and said Barcelona were trying to save every euro, noting it weighed on him mentally.
- Reports say two additional goals would have triggered a €2.5 million payment to Bayern Munich, with Lewandowski finishing the league campaign on 23 goals.
- Coverage indicates the title was already secured when the request was made as financial calculations took precedence.
- His contract expires at the end of this season, and reporting notes interest from Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League.