Bayern Munich and Robert Lewandowski close in on a new contract

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is reportedly inching closer to extending his contract at the club beyond 2021.

Robert Lewandowski was in top form last weekend when Bayern Munich clinched a dominating 5-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. The Polish striker scored a brace against his former side to hand the Bavarians a much-needed advantage in the Bundesliga title race. Lewandowski has been in fine form for Die Roten throughout this campaign, and the clouds of doubt about his future at the club are also slowly clearing.

According to Przeglad Sportowy, Lewandowski is in advanced negotiations with Bayern to extend his stay at the club. Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, told the Polish media outlet that the new contract talks are true, but he insisted nothing concrete has been agreed yet.

Bayern’s prolific number nine has a contract that will expire in 2021, but the Bavarians are hoping to secure the Pole for at least a few more seasons beyond that.

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This news completes an incredible turnaround for Lewandowski, who was actively looking for a transfer last summer. Zahavi publicly admitted in May last year that his client was hoping for a new challenge. The Poland international was reportedly interested in joining Real Madrid, but the Spanish club never made a concrete bid for the player. Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain were also loosely linked with him, but Bayern were in no mood to sell their star striker.

The speculation about Lewandowski’s future gathered pace midway through last season when he appointed Zahavi as his agent. His performances dipped during this speculation, particularly in the big Champions League knockout games. Lewandowski was heavily criticized for performances in these games, and he was reportedly unhappy with the lack of support shown by the club during this period.

However, after seeing his transfer blocked by the club, Lewandowski allowed his football to do the talking this season. The Pole has maintained a fine scoring form, but his creativity has been more impressive. He has 13 assists to his name across all competitions. Contrary to last season, Bayern’s chiefs staunchly defended him when Dietmar Hamann criticised Lewandowski for his style of play this season.

This report comes just days after Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed Bayern’s interest in extending Lewandowski’s stay. He is open to ending his career at the club and is feeling more and more settled in Munich. The Poland international still has a lot to offer the club despite turning 30 earlier this season. A contract extension would be a great move by Bayern, who will need an experienced player like Lewandowski during their transition to a younger squad.