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OFFICIAL: Lewandowski joins Barca from Bayern

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– Barcelona have signed Poland striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich on a four-year contract worth 50m euros (£42.6m).

– The 33-year-old had one year left on his contract with the German champions but in May said: “My story with Bayern is over.”.

– He has joined his new team-mates in Miami as part of Barcelona’s four-match tour in the United States.

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– “I’m finally here. I’m delighted to be at Barca,” Lewandowski said.

– “The last few days have been very long, but the deal is done and now I can focus on a new chapter and challenge in my life.

– “I’ve always wanted to play in La Liga and for the big clubs.

– “I’m here to help Barca get back to the top and win as many titles as possible.”

– Lewandowski, who had a buyout clause of 500m euros (£425.9m), joined Bayern on a free transfer in 2014 after his departure from Borussia Dortmund.

– He scored 50 goals in 46 games last season as he helped Bayern win a 10th straight Bundesliga title.

– Lewandowski has scored 344 times in 374 games for the club and is their second-highest scorer of all time behind Gerd Muller.

– He has won the league in all eight of his seasons at Bayern and also won the Champions League in 2019-20.

– Lewandowski is Barcelona’s fourth signing of the summer following Brazil winger Raphinha joining from Leeds United in a deal worth up to £55m, while Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie and Denmark defender Andreas Christensen have arrived on free transfers after their respective contracts with AC Milan and Chelsea came to an end.

– France winger Ousmane Dembele has also signed a contract extension with Barcelona this summer.

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