Lewandowski's Confession Almost Joins Manchester United

JAKARTA - Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski, revealed an old secret as he almost joined Manchester United.

The moment occurred in 2012 when the 36-year-old striker was still wearing a Borussia Dortmund shirt.

Lewandowski recalls the past story in a podcast with Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.

"Yes, that's right (I almost signed). I agreed to join Manchester United in 2012," said Lewandowski.

However, the move was canceled. Lewandowski revealed that the failure to dock at Old Trafford was because Dortmund did not want to sell him.

"Just ask the club. I remember the time, the conversation with President Borussia Dortmund."

"They said the club needed me. They won't sell me because I am very important to them," said the Polish player.

In fact, at that time Lewandowski really wanted to play for the Red Devils. The reason is clear, Manchester United was in the golden age.

Manchester United is still headed by legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who brought the 2012/2013 Premier League title.

That was Ferguson's last season with Manchester United before he decided to retire to coach a professional club after the 2012/2013 season.

"I love playing for Dortmund, but Manchester United, (at that time) their golden age," said Lewandowski.

Robert Lewandowski moved to Barcelona from Bayern Munich in July 2022. Even though he is no longer young, he is still an important player.

In the first season at Azulgrana, Lewandowski scored 33 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions.

Productivity has not decreased. In the 2023/2024 season, he contributed 26 goals and nine assists in 49 matches in all competitions.

This season, Lewandowski has become a frightening predator. He has collected 19 goals even though he has only played 17 matches in all competitions.