Robert Lewandowski has spoken about his summer move to Barcelona and admits that coming from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich has given him a boost.
The striker has made an immediate impact at Camp Nou, scoring 11 goals in just eight games. In both La Liga and the Champions League, Lewandowski leads the early scoring charts.
Barcelona’s summer signing is currently on international duty with Poland and told a news conference that signing for Xavi’s team gave him a boost, according to Mundo Deportivo.
“Being signed by Barça gave me a boost. “It improved my self-esteem,” he said. “I knew I had to be a difference maker in the outcome of the games, and I’m not afraid of that role.” “I’m very proud of myself.”
Lewandowski also admitted that he was hoping to win the Ballon d’Or, the prestigious award given to the world’s best player, now that he is at Camp Nou.
“I know that FC Barcelona is the team with the most Ballon d’Or winners,” he explained. “I believe Barça’s path to the Ballon d’Or is shorter than Bayern’s.”
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Lewandowski Discusses Barcelona’s Youngsters
Lewandowski also mentioned Barcelona’s young players, who continue to impress at Camp Nou. The striker is having a great time playing alongside teenagers like Pedri, Gavi, and Ansu Fati.
“Pedri, Gavi, Ansu, and Ferran… The team is filled with incredible talent. They have a lot of talent. “They are always eager to talk and are not afraid to ask questions,” he explained. “I share my expertise with them.” I can see all of their potential and how quickly they can grow in them. Barcelona has tremendous potential. That environment inspires me to constantly grow, improve, and give my all.”
Barcelona’s young players, including Pedri, Gavi, and Alejandro Balde, have all caught the eye this season and will undoubtedly benefit from playing alongside an experienced player like Lewandowski.
The Bayern Munich game was a ‘big challenge.’
The 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich has been the only low point in Lewandowski’s brief Barcelona career. The striker failed to score against his former club and admitted it had been a difficult game for him.
“Of course, I wanted to win against Bayern. And I, too, wanted to score, but when it comes to emotions, you can’t completely silence them because it hasn’t been long since I left Bayern. For me, the match was a significant challenge.
It was impossible for me to suppress all of my emotions. For me, it was more than a sporting event; it was an emotional one,” he explained. “What was the most emotional moment?” As soon as you walk into the stadium. Although it was an odd sensation to go to another locker room and warm up in a different area.”
When the two teams meet again in the Champions League on October 26 at the Camp Nou, Lewandowski will have another chance to put one past Bayern.
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