'I said yes to them' - when Lewandowski nearly joined Man Utd
Summary
Football player Robert Lewandowski almost joined Manchester United in 2012, but his then-club Borussia Dortmund chose not to sell him. Lewandowski, who has enjoyed success with top clubs like Bayern Munich and Barcelona, reflects positively on his career and continues to learn from young players. He came close to winning the Ballon d'Or, a prestigious football award, in 2020 but the event was canceled, and he finished second in 2021.Key Facts
- Robert Lewandowski wanted to join Manchester United in 2012, but Borussia Dortmund did not sell him.
- In 2010, a volcanic eruption stopped his move to Blackburn Rovers.
- He has played for top clubs like Bayern Munich and Barcelona and won the Champions League and La Liga titles.
- Lewandowski has no plans to retire and is preparing for his 22nd professional season.
- He believes he can still compete with younger players and learn from them.
- Alongside young players like Lamine Yamal, he sees potential future stars in the sport.
- Lewandowski nearly won the Ballon d'Or but lost out when the 2020 edition was canceled due to the pandemic.
- He finished as runner-up to Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or in 2021.
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