Barcelona's Shocking Late-Season Request: Lewandowski Told to Stop Scoring?
Barcelona allegedly asked Robert Lewandowski to stop scoring in the final stretch of the 2022-23 season to avoid triggering a Bayern Munich bonus. The 37-year-old had joined Barça in 2022 from Bayern, with his contract running through the season. Amid financial pressures, the club reportedly preferred a younger striker, adding intrigue to a straightforward title race. The case centers on a 2.5 million euro incentive Bayern would receive if Lewandowski hit 25 league goals.