Robert Lewandowski Confirms Bayern Munich Switch

The Pep Guardiola era is well under way at Bayern Munich, picking up from where Juup Heynckes left off may prove to be a harder feat for some but then again, challenges such as this is what puts Pep Guardiola higher than most on the managerial spectrum. His signing of Mario Gotze from closest adversaries Borussia Dortmund seemed to signify a no remorse attitude at Bayern Munich, taking away his closest rivals most valuable asset. And the Spaniard has struck gold again by signing yet another of Jurgen Klopp’s star men, this time Robert Lewandowski, arguably the most clinical number 9 in world football today.

The Pole whose contract runs out at the end of the season confirmed the move yesterday after being questioned if the inevitable was taking place, as to which he responded “Yes, because then I can officially sign a contract. Officially, I can only say something in January. At this moment it is too early. We still have to wait a bit”.

Early reports are suggesting that Lewandowski will indeed complete his controversial transfer in January, however a realistic thought on the matter would have most believing that the man who hit four past Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final in April and was also linked with both Manchester clubs and Chelsea, will move on a free next season to avoid being cup-tied in both cup competitions, furthermore meaning being excluded from the Champions League.

Reece Ravalier (@ReeceRav)

Gotze To Bayern Munich?

The transfer window is less than two months away from once again re-opening. Talk of potential signings from all around Europe has been rife throughout the closing stages of the season. But the biggest signing of the transfer window may have just yet been negotiated.

Up and coming Borussia Dortmund under Jurgen Klopp have developed a reputation as becoming one of the most exciting and attractive sides in European football, winning back to back titles in 2011 and 2012 and also becoming Champions League semi finalists this season.

A reason for their recent success is the emergence of young talent Mario Gotze, a player widely documented as being the greatest young talent in European football at the moment. The 20 year-old German has been linked with just about every top club in Europe however it seems that domestic and bitter rivals Bayern Munich may have won the battle to sign the majestic talent from Dortmund according to German publication Blid.

Activating Mario Gotze’s buy out fee, reported at £30m, Pep Guardiola has entered this transfer window in the finest way possible by making arguably the biggest deal of the window. However until the formalities of this deal is indeed confirmed by both parties then all watchful eyes can do is speculate but I guess that’s something every football fan relishes with the transfer window looming ever nearer.

Reece Ravalier (@ReeceRav)