Ex-Barcelona Sporting Director reveals ‘most important’ reason for Robert Lewandowski signing, admits regret

Lewandowski did score the goals that led Barcelona to La Liga last season, although this year has been less successful, and he has potentially another two years on his contract. Similarly, Ilkay Gundogan’s signature was a result of his desire to play for the Catalan giants.

“He had many offers on the table, but he wanted to play for Barca and that’s why we were able to sign him.”

Cruyff did lament having to let go of Olympique Marseille striker Aubameyang though, who left due to Barcelona’s need to bring in funds, as he told Fabrizio Romano in an interview carried by MD.

“If it had been up to us, we would have liked Aubameyang to stay for several years.”

Working alongside Director of Football Mateu Alemany, Cruyff’s work was largely regarded as successful, working on a budget. His successor Deco has taken over the reins, and the jury is still out in his first ever job in the position. This year he will have his first full summer in charge of the Blaugrana recruitment strategy, and in difficult circumstances, will be asked to prove his worth.

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