‘Public statements don’t get you anywhere’: Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn condemns Robert Lewandowski for revealing his desire to leave, with club legend urging him ‘to remember what he has’ amid interest from Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski declared he doesn’t want to be at Bayern Munich anymoreAfter eight seasons with the German side, he claimed his Bayern era was ‘over’The striker’s comments on international duty have left club chiefs unimpressed CEO Oliver Kahn slated the 33-year-old for a lack of appreciation and respect
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has ripped into Robert Lewandowski after the striker publicly declared his career at the Bundesliga side was ‘over’.
The 33-year-old insisted he would leave the German side this summer as expects the club to sell him rather than lose him for free next year, claiming he has no intention of playing for Bayern again.
Lewandowski has one year remaining on his deal in Munich and his recent declaration has put a number of Europe’s top sides on high alert, including Barcelona.
Oliver Kahn (left) slammed Robert Lewandowski (right) for publicly stating he wants to leave
The Poland international’s comments naturally triggered backlash from within the club.
Bayern legend and CEO Kahn seemingly slammed the star for a lack of respect as he insisted appreciation between the club and player had to be mutual.
Speaking to Sport1, Kahn said: ‘I can’t tell you why Robert chose this path.
‘Public statements like that don’t get you anywhere.
‘Robert became world footballer (of the year) here twice in a row – I think he should know what he has at Bayern.’
Kahn then added: ‘Appreciation is not a one-way street.’
The Poland international declared that he ‘doesn’t want to play’ at Bayern Munich anymore
The striker’s comments…