Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has confirmed the club has tried to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in the past. Robert Lewandowski's agent has alleged that Real Madrid tried to hijack Bayern Munich’s deal to secure his client's services. Bayern rule out Mandzukic sale. Uersfeld: The end of Dortmund. Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has opened up on his failed move to Real Madrid in 2018, insisting he is 'happy' at Allianz Arena. The contract Real Madrid offered Robert Lewandowski in 2013 revealed Daily Onet Sport unearthed the document which Real Madrid sent to the Polish striker in a bid to sign him in 2014 - duration.
Leaked documents claim to show the huge deal Robert Lewandowski was offered to join Real Madrid six years ago.
The prolific striker was a Borussia Dortmund player at the time – the club taking advantage of the volcanic ash cloud to beat Blackburn to his signing – and decided to run down his contract with the Bundesliga club.
He was naturally in high demand from clubs across Europe, particularly from the Spanish side.
Madrid had watched Lewandowski score four times against them at the Signal Iduna Park in the first leg of their Champions League game in 2013 on their way to the final that year.
When it became clear that the Poland international would not be signing a new contract and would become a free agent at the end of the 2013/14 season, Madrid made him an offer.
Images obtained by Polish outlet Onet Sports revealed he did receive a contract offer from the club in December 2013.
They were prepared to pay him around £166,000-a-week as well as a £10million signing-on fee.
The documents also reveal restrictions that would be placed on the striker, including not being allow to go skiing, paragliding, climbing, go on a motorboat or ride a motorcycle.
Lewandowski eventually agreed to join Bayern Munich and continued on his route to becoming one of the most feared strikers in Europe.
He has netted 242 goals in 285 appearances on his way to six consecutive Bundesliga titles and wowing former manager Pep Guardiola with his dedication to training.
Robert Lewandowski's agent has alleged that Real Madrid tried to hijack Bayern Munich’s deal to secure his client's services.
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Lewandowski, 25, has signed a five-year deal with the European champions and will join them in July after his contract with Borussia Dortmund has expired.
However, Maik Barthel claims that Madrid were interested in the Dortmund striker and made a late attempt to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu.
'There was an immoral offer from Real Madrid,' Lewandoski’s representative is quoted as saying by Spiegel Online.
Madrid were reportedly willing to offer Lewandowski a salary of 9.5-million-euros- a-year as well as a signing on fee of 10 million euros.
Barthel, though, insists that he and Lewandowski were not prepared to go against the agreement previously struck with Bayern.
'We listened to their offer out of respect for such a big club,” he added. “But breaking our word never crossed our mind.'
Meanwhile, Lewandowski has written a letter to Dortmund supporters promising to give his all for the club before he moves on to Bayern.
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“Dear BVB fans, I would like to send you a short message,' he wrote on Dortmund’s official website. “We have half a year ahead of us in which we have several objectives which we want to reach together.
“Even if there are going to be some fans among you who do not agree with my decision, I hope you still give me your support. I will definitely give everything for BVB!'
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Information from the Press Association was used in this report
