If we rewind 14 years back in time, it was a Robert Lewandowski who had agreed to play for Manchester United. As you know, there was no transfer, but it was all the more important to add to the equation when one of the best strikers of all time is about to make his last club choice.
First, to what Lewandowski said about his deal with Man Utd in 2012: “I made up my mind and said yes to Manchester United. I wanted to play for Manchester United, to see Alex Ferguson. They [Dortmund] couldn’t sell me because they knew that if I stayed, they could make more money and that I might be able to wait another year or two. But it’s true that I said yes to Manchester United. Maybe it’s a regret [not playing in the Premier League], but when I look back on playing for Bayern Munich, Dortmund and now Barcelona, I have to say that I am very happy with my career,” Lewandowski stated according to Givemesport.
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In the last month, Lewandowski has again been linked with Manchester United when he walks out of Camp Nou this summer as a free agent.
English United in Focus United draws the analysis on why Manchester United should invest in Lewandowski signing this summer:
“United would benefit from having another striker in the squad, especially if Joshua Zirkzee leaves. Lewandowski is a player that Benjamin Sesko can easily benefit from. Lewandowski still knows where the goal is having found the back of the net 18 times in 43 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona this season.”
“It goes without saying that adding Lewandowski to United’s attack would bring more experience to the front line. If he gets the right working conditions, he will score goals, and Sesko can learn a lot from training with the Polish legend. Signing Lewandowski could go against Ineos’ promise and attraction to young talent, but United also need experienced players that their youngsters can learn from.”
“Lewandowski has been a model for professionals throughout his career – at Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and now Barcelona. If Lewandowski could get a fair wage as a free agent, he would prove to be a bigger help than an obstacle to Sesko’s development.”
There will be no games for Alex Ferguson, but Manchester United can offer the 37-year-old play for another of the world’s biggest clubs, in the Premier League, with a Champions League ticket, with salary conditions that meet Lewandowski’s expectations. In other words: Manchester United can give one of the greatest strikers of all time the perfect end to his career.
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Let it happen!
