Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski's €50m Barcelona move agreed

Record-breaking Polish forward finally on his way to Spain

Robert Lewandowski and coach Julian Nagelsmann of Munich say goodbye at the end of training, in Munich, Germany, Saturday, July 16, 2022. Barcelona is set to sign Poland striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich after the clubs reached an agreement in principle for his transfer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press. The person, who spoke under anonymity because he was not allowed to speak publicly about the deal, said that the official confirmation of the deal could come on Saturday. (Sven Hoppe / dpa via AP)

Robert Lewandowski leaves Bayern Munich training for the last time. AP

Robert Lewandowski after the 2-2 Bundesliga draw at Wolfsburg in May, his last appearance for Bayern Munich. EPA

Robert Lewandowski after the 2-2 Bundesliga draw at Wolfsburg. EPA

Robert Lewandowski waves farewell after the 2-2 Bundesliga draw at Wolfsburg. EPA

Lewandowski embraces goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. EPA

Robert Lewandowski after the 2-2 Bundesliga draw at Wolfsburg. EPA

Lewandowski holds the trophy for finishing the season as the Bundesliga top scorer. AFP

Robert Lewandowski poses with the trophy. EPA

Robert Lewandowski poses with the trophy. EPA

Lewandowski celebrates after scoring against Wolfsburg. AP

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski will complete his move to Barcelona in a deal worth €50 million ($50.4m).

The clubs have reached agreement, ending a standoff with the Polish forward who has said he wants to leave the German giants.

Bayern president Herbert Hainer said on Saturday: “We have come to a verbal agreement with Barcelona. It’s good to have clarity for all parties

"Robert is an incredible player and he won everything with us. We are incredibly grateful to him.”

The 33-year-old Lewandowski, one of football's most prolific scorers of the past decade, will boost Barcelona’s chances of rebuilding a competitive side after winning nothing last season following the departure of Lionel Messi.

At the end of May, Lewandowski said: "It is certain that my story with Bayern has come to an end."

Lewandowski, twice voted Fifa men's player of the year, will sign a four-year contract with the Spanish club.

Bayern had only offered Lewandowski a one-year extension to his contract, which expires in the summer of 2023, according to German media.

The Polish international was also unhappy with the salary offered and had clashed with the Bavarian club's coach Julian Nagelsmann over his tactical choices.

Lewandowski joined Bayern in 2014, scoring 344 goals in 375 competitive matches and broke the Bundesliga single-season scoring record. He hit 35 goals in 34 appearances last season to become the Bundesliga’s leading scorer for the seventh time overall.

He won the Bundesliga in each of his eight seasons with the club as well as the Champions League, the Club World Cup and three German Cups.