Lewandowski’s family ‘shocked’ at Bayern’s treatment, especially after Sadio Mane move

The Robert Lewandowski-Bayern Munich soap opera continues to dominate the headlines with still no end in sight.

The 33-year-old striker is intent on leaving the club and joining Barcelona this summer. Having already made his intentions public, Lewandowski has refused to sign a new contract with the Bavarian giants, with his current deal expiring next year.

Bayern Munich, for their part, have been standing firm on their stance of Lewandowski not being for sale unless a club makes an offer of €50 million. As a result, Barcelona have already had three bids rejected by the Bundesliga champions.

BILD has now come up with a fresh report shedding light on Bayern’s stance on the entire issue and the feeling within the Lewandowski camp with regard to the situation.

As per the report, Bayern’s tough stance on Lewandowski’s transfer does not come from director Hasan Salihamidzic or chairman Oliver Kahn.

But former president Uli Hoeness is believed to be the main man behind the club taking a strong position and not willing to relent. Hoeness continues to be a part of the advisory board at Bayern and still has a major influence within the club.

So, even though Salihamidzic and Kahn might have softened and become open to negotiating, Hoeness does not want the Bavarians to lower their demands of €50 million.

The entire situation is said to have ‘shocked’ Lewandowski’s family and his camp as they believe that Bayern Munich are being ‘ungrateful’ after everything he has given to the club over the past eight years.

It is said that the striker’s camp is disappointed with how he is being treated, especially after seeing Bayern celebrate the signing of Sadio Mane.

Mane is 30 years old and left Liverpool when he was entering the final year of his contract. Bayern signed him for a fee of €30 million, but continue to reject bids in excess of €40 million from Barça for Lewandowski, who is also in the final 12 months of his deal and is three years older than Mane.

Recent reports indicate that Barcelona have decided to meet Bayern Munich’s €50 million demands and put an end to the transfer saga and get Lewandowski’s signing across the line.