Robert Lewandowski credits Xavi for Barcelona switch

 

After a lot of speculations, Robert Lewandowski has finally made the move to Barcelona from Bayern Munich. Lewandowski still had one year left on his contract with the German giants but revealed his eagerness to move to Blaugrana.

The 33-year-old from Warsaw has been a goal-scoring machine in the last few years and he will be looking to add value to Barca in the post-Messi-era. Barcelona has been struggling since the Argentine took an exit from the club and the team will have high expectations from Lewandowski.

The Polish player moved to Barcelona in a deal worth $45.84 million and has joined the team on their U.S. pre-season tour in Miami. Lewandowski has signed a contract that will keep him at Camp Nou until 2027.

The talisman striker gave credit to Barcelona manager Xavi for making the deal possible.

Lewandowski said as quoted by Reuters, “I was speaking with Xavi and from the beginning, I know (what’s been on his) mind, his ideas,” Lewandowski told Barca’s media channel.

“It was easy for me to decide to come to Barcelona because I’m the guy who wants to play, who wants to win, and I think that with Xavi it’s very possible.

“He knows exactly how to coach Barcelona because he was an amazing player and now he’s also a very good coach. He has an amazing future and I want to be a part of this as well.”

Lewandowski is delighted to finally join Barcelona as it was always what he wanted.

“Finally, I’m here, I’m very happy to be here with Barcelona. The last few days were very long days but in the end the deal is done,” he added. “So now I can focus on a new chapter in my life, a new challenge.”

FC Barcelona thrashed Inter Miami by 6-0 and they will face arch-rivals Real Madrid on Sunday in the preseason.