Barcelona want to give Aubameyang-like contract to Lewandowski – report

Bayern Munich’s recent elimination from the UEFA Champions League could serve as a massive boost for Barcelona, in their pursuit of Robert Lewandowski.

It has already been established that the Pole is not happy at Bayern and wants to leave Bavaria in favour of a new adventure elsewhere. He has shown the desire to join the Barcelona camp, though Bayern are not willing to let him go easily.

The Bavarians are reportedly holding out for a hefty figure of around €60 million, which is significantly higher than the €25 million Barça are willing to pay.

Despite these setbacks, though, Barcelona president Joan Laporta is serious about signing Lewandowski next summer, as per reports from ARA.

The Catalans want to make the Polish international their main forward next season as the club look to add more quality in the goalscoring department. The potential reunion of Lewandowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to that end, could make Barca one of the most dangerous attacking teams in Europe.

Lewandowski’s wages, though, could be a massive stumbling block for Barça in their attempt to land the star forward.

The report suggests Lewandowski may have to be content with a contract resembling Aubameyang’s if he is to join Camp Nou in the summer.

Barcelona had signed Aubameyang in January, with the Gabonese international agreeing to a salary of just €2.5 million per annum over the next six months, in light of Barcelona’s salary being reduced significantly by La Liga.

The Blaugrana are eyeing a similar contract with Lewandowski, although the Pole is highly unlikely to agree to such terms.

Being arguably the best forward in Europe currently, it is difficult to imagine Lewandowski taking a salary cut, especially with Bayern Munich more than willing to offer him a new deal.