Bayern Munich director of football Hasan Salihamidzic has confirmed that striker Robert Lewandowski has lodged a transfer request and intends on leaving the club this summer.
Doubt has been growing over the Pole’s future in Bavaria for some time, with his contract set to expire next summer. Spanish giants Barcelona emerged as the most likely candidates for his services, although any agreement for a move looks some way off.
Despite that, Salihamidzic confirmed prior to Bayern’s final Bundesliga clash of the season against Wolfsburg that Lewandowski had expressed his desire to depart the Allianz Arena but reaffirmed the club’s opinion that they would not be forced into the sale.
