The signing of Lewandoski could change many things for Tuchel and Chelsea
Chelsea are the current European champions after they eliminated Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team in the final fixture of the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League tournament.
Despite having a wonderful season, Chelsea requires a striker to relieve Timo Werner. Signing a born-scorer will give Timo Werner the freedom to play on the wings.Photo credit: goal.com
Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and is the captain of the Poland national team.Photo credit: legia.com
Robert Lewandoski kick-starts his career at the Polish club, Legia II before he moved to Znicz Pruszkow in 2006 for €15,000. The 32-year-old striker’s highest transfer fee was €4.75 million to Borrusia Dortmund in 2010/2011 Bundesliga season.
According to multiple reports, Chelsea are planning to make a £50 million bid for Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandoski. The English club will make a move for the Polish professional footballer after giving up on Erling Haaland.Photo credit: marca.com
Erling Haaland remains the number one target for the no.9 position at Chelsea. Thomas Tuchel wants the Norwegian striker to relieve Timo Werner of his goal-scoring duties.
The Blues had series of offers rejected for Erling Haaland by Borrusia Dortmund, who insist they will not sell the striker in the same window as Jadon Sancho.
Jason Sancho has left the German club Borrusia Dortmund for Manchester United earlier in this summer transfer window. The German club cannot afford to lose two out of their highly talented players in one transfer window.
Here is a lot of Pros and Cons of signing Antoine Griezmann at Chelsea;
Pros;
1. Leadership:
Robert Lewandoski is a highly experienced footballer and he has been at the top level of his game for a long time. The 32-year-old striker has all the leadership skills required to lead the attack at Chelsea.
2. Talent:
The Polish striker is currently the best in the world at the moment and arguably one of the best footballers to play the game. Robert Lewandoski is a complete striker, he can score with both feet, and also he is good with the head.
3. Charisma:
Robert Lewandoski is one of the biggest names in football. Bring the veteran striker to the Standford Bridge will increase the club’s popularity and also the sales income the club.
4. Elite footballer
The 32-year-old striker has been phenomenal and he is not new to the pressure of playing for an elite football Club. It will not take time for him to adapt to playing in the premier league.
Name matters a lot in football, all defenders in the premier league will be wary of facing Lewandoski.
5. Ballon d’Or
Signing Lewandoski will increase the odds of one Chelsea player winning the 2021 Golden Ball Award. Robert Lewandoski, Jorginho, and N’Golo Kante are all competitors for the most prestigious individual award.
Cons;
1. Salary Demand
With great power comes great responsibility, It is no secret that Robert Lewandoski will love to become the highest earner in Chelsea.
2. Halt Erling Haaland deal
Signing the Polish striker will stop Erling Haaland’s transfer deal to Chelsea. Chelsea have been following the situation of Haaland for a long time and opting for Lewandoski will see the termination of Erling Haaland transfer deal.
3. Long term plan
Robert Lewandoski is 32 years old and he only has a maximum of 4 years to perform on a high level. Chelsea will be back to be on the look for another striker again when the 32-year-old veteran striker becomes too aged.
4. Adaptation
The Bundesliga is a completely different league when compared to the Premier League. Robert Lewandoski has only played in one of the big five European League and bringing him to the premier league at old age will give him a hard time adapting.