Robert Lewandowski on sale for 40m euros

BERLIN: Fundamental changes seem to lie ahead of 2020 treble winner Bayern Munich.

While fans prepare for the German classico against Borussia Dortmund this Saturday and the 10th consecutive national title for the Bavarians in case of a home win, landslide changes seem in progress behind the scenes.

Inside reports speak of Bayern refusing to offer a two-year extension including a salary rise and only talking about one year for the Polish star striker Robert Lewandowski.

The sports magazine Kicker spoke of Bayern considering selling the Pole for 40 million euros this summer.

Lewandowski's current contract is expiring in 2023.

But the changes seem to go far beyond the issue of the spearhead after a disappointing 2021/2022 season with only one title and painful exits in the Champions League quarter-finals and the German Cup.

Controversial strategies have come to light as coach Julian Nagelsmann demanded a convincing plan to secure the club's future among the top four European clubs.

"You shouldn't miss too many transfer windows. If you want to create a top product, you need top materials in your production process," the coach said. IANS

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