Robert Lewandowski is NOT interested in a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, as Barcelona star reveals he has ‘other priorities’
- The Saudi Pro League is looking to make multiple splashes in the transfer market
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema are already signed up to play there
- Robert Lewandowski is not interested and is eager to remain with Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski has not had his head turned by the riches in Saudi Arabia as the Barcelona star claims he has ‘other priorities’ ahead of money.
Clubs in the Kingdom are determined to make sizeable splashes in the transfer market this summer, with Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema already making the move, and interest in N’Golo Kante, Roberto Firmino and others.
Asked if he could be tempted away by the Saudi millions, Lewandowski was quick to shoot the idea down.
‘There is no issue. So I don’t think about it, because why should I think about it if there is no issue?’ he told Polish outlet Sport Interia.
‘Especially because my contract [with Barca] still runs for a while. I see what is happening [in Saudi Arabia] but it doesn’t worry me, because I have other priorities at the moment.’
Robert Lewandowski has brushed aside any interest in heading to play over in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo (left) paved the way for big stars, with Karim Benzema joining this summer
Lewandowski is unquestionably one of the greatest strikers of his generation and fits the bill for the top level talent clubs in Saudi Arabia are seeking.
He is 34, which fits the age profile, but Lewandowski has three years remaining on his deal at Barcelona and he is in no rush to cash that in.
There is a significant amount of focus on Saudi Arabian football at present, with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
Moves were made to try and land Lionel Messi, but the Argentina icon eventually chose to take his talents to Major League Socce with Inter Miami.
Man City’s Riyad Mahrez, Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Kalidou Koulibaly are all other reported targets, while multiple managers are being pursued, too.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Al-Ettifaq.
Gerrard has been out of work since he was sacked by Aston Villa last October.
Al-Ahli are reportedly set to offer Riyad Mahrez €100million (£85.6million) plus bonuses
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is set to be named as the new manager of Al-Ettifaq
According to journalist Romain Molina, Gerrard has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he prepares to take the Al-Ettifaq job.
The 43-year-old was linked with the position at the weekend and it now appears that he is close to being appointed.
Al-Ettifaq finished in seventh place this season out of 16 teams.
The topic of conversation about Lewandowski came up while the veteran forward is away on international duty with Poland.
Lewandowski and Co face Germany in a friendly on June 16, before taking on Moldova in a European qualifier four days later.
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