LEWANDOWSKI: I JUST WANT TO LEAVE BAYERN

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI has doubled down on his determination to force a move from Bayern Munich, claiming his relationship is broken with the club where he is a goalscoring legend. ‘I just want to leave Bayern,’ said Lewandowski (left), 33, who has one year remaining on his contract.

The Poland striker hoped Bayern would let him move to Barcelona but told Polish website Sport Onet: ‘They didn’t want to listen. Something died inside me and it’s impossible to get over that. ‘No other offers were even considered by me other than that of Barcelona. During many years at the club, I was always ready, available, despite injuries and pain. I gave my best.’

Lewandowski will play for Poland against Belgium tonight in the Nations League. Romelu Lukaku, who is trying to escape Chelsea and return to Inter Milan, has been ruled out of the game with an ankle injury, and is a doubt to face Wales on Saturday.