Barça’s debts down to Lewandowski? Bayern chief sets the record straight | OneFootball

Recent Spanish media reports have caused a stir regarding Robert Lewandowski's transfer to FC Barcelona. According to these reports, the Catalan club allegedly still owes millions to FC Bayern more than three years after the deal. The German record champions have now firmly denied these speculations.

The transfer of Robert Lewandowski in the summer of 2022 is one of the biggest moves in recent Bundesliga history. For a transfer fee of around 45 million euros, the Polish player moved to FC Barcelona after eight successful years at FC Bayern. The Spanish newspaper Sport recently reported that Barça still owes the Munich club 20 million euros from the transfer deal at that time, based on a financial report from the club.

Dreesen clarifies: “It is paid!”

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Bayern's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen responded to the headlines on Sunday during the annual general meeting and had clear words: “The question is easy to answer: It is paid!”

With this, the 57-year-old made it clear that all outstanding payments from the Lewandowski transfer have long been settled. Dreesen clearly categorized the rumors about outstanding million-euro payments as “fairy tales and myths.”

Barça still under financial stress – Lewandowski's future uncertain

It is no secret that FC Barcelona is struggling with financial problems. According to the report, the club is said to have over 159 million euros in transfer debts to various clubs, which fueled the speculations about possible outstanding claims.

Lewandowski himself has impressed with 105 goals in 156 games for the Catalans but now faces an uncertain future. The 37-year-old is one of the top earners in the Barça squad, which makes a separation next summer possible.

One thing is certain: FC Bayern is no longer waiting for money. The deal has long been concluded – and with Dreesen's clarification, all doubts have been dispelled.

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