Barcelona Vooruit Robert Lewandowski did everything he could to secure a move to Catalonia, and since then it has succeeded in securing two League titles in three years, despite the age of 36 years. If it had disappeared differently, Lewandowski Old Trafford could have alleviated with his goals.
Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Lewandowski explained that he was close to Manchester United at one point. It is well documented that a travel ban caused by a volcanic eruption in Iceland in 2010 stopped a switch to Blackburn Rovers, but Lewandowski explained that he liked to be to United two years later.
“To Manchester United. I was decided, I said yes to the club, I wanted to become a member of Manchester United. To see Alex Ferguson. At that time it might be a second year at Dortmund, and I know they can't just sell me, because if they wait, they can get more money, and maybe I can wait a year or two.
“It could have been a great experience, but looking back I played for Bayern Munich, then Barcelona. I am very happy with the path of my career, I am part of these two great clubs, and I don't feel that I missed something because every decision I made, I wanted to make it.”
Lewandowski also spoke about his relationship with Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and explained that he helped him convince him to join the club.
“We have won everything together. Maybe that is no longer happening. With the style we have destroyed teams. He is incredible as a coach, because he is always very clear with players, very sturdy. He is doing well.”
“Before he came, I picked up the phone when it was said that he could come to Barcelona, and I told him it was the best idea he could have.”
Looking ahead to this season, Lewandowski quoted the difficulties of the heavy schedule.
“It will be difficult to keep this high level, now with so many games. I think people are a bit bored, it's hard for people.”
It seems that the Ballon d'Or is destined to dominate the conversation forever, and the Polish striker was asked for his thoughts about the prize, shortly after the nominations were announced.
“I think the balloon d'Or should go to a Barcelona player, you can have Lamine Yamal an incredible season. For me it's funny [when people talk about the Ballon d’Or]With regard to his own placement. “
Of course Lewandowski was beaten famous for the Ballon d'Or, with the price canceled after Bayern Munich won the Treble.
'[In 2020] I was at the best moment of my career, I won everything, individually too. I think it's difficult that I don't know why so far. Nobody can understand the situation, it is part of football, or perhaps a bit political. “