Barcelona allegedly asked Robert Lewandowski “to stop scoring” in the final two matches of the 2022/23 season to avoid triggering a bonus payment to Bayern Munich.
According to a report from Tribuna.com, FC Barcelona allegedly told Robert Lewandowski to “stop scoring in the last two rounds” of the 2022/23 campaign.
The reason for the request was financial: had Lewandowski reached 25 goals that season, Barcelona would have owed an extra €2.5 million to Bayern Munich, his former club.
The story, as detailed in the report, draws from claims in Lewandowski’s biography, in which club officials apparently raised the issue with him directly.
Despite the title being already secured, the club is said to have wanted to avoid the additional payment.
If true, the revelation points to a controversial moment in Barca’s recent history, raising questions about how clubs balance sporting ambition and financial prudence.
The episode would also reflect on the relationship between Lewandowski and the club hierarchy, especially given his importance in their title-winning campaign.
This isn’t the first time tensions have surfaced. Tribuna.com has covered other aspects of Lewandowski’s relationship with Barça, including concerns around his form in key matches and contract-related discussions.