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Lewandowski Says Barcelona Told Him Not to Score to Avoid Bayern Bonus

His acknowledgement points to financial pressures shaping Barcelona’s late-season choices.

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.