Robert Lewandowski has dropped a stunning revelation that has reignited controversy around FC Barcelona’s financial struggles, admitting that the club indirectly asked him not to score in the final games of last season to avoid paying a hefty bonus to Bayern Munich.
The Polish striker, speaking candidly about the situation, confirmed that his contract included a goal-based bonus clause that would have forced Barcelona to pay extra money to his former club. At a time when Barça was “looking for every single euro,” the message from the club was clear, scoring more goals could worsen their already fragile finances.
“I have too much respect for Barça and the people who work there,” Lewandowski explained, acknowledging that he was fully aware of the club’s economic crisis. According to him, the bonus was “not a small amount,” even if it wouldn’t have personally changed anything for him financially.
While Barcelona have not officially admitted to pressuring the striker, Lewandowski’s words strongly suggest that financial considerations crossed into sporting decisions, a line many fans and pundits believe should never be blurred.
