Barcelona made Lewandowski official and his shirts sold out for an unusual reason

Robert Lewandowski has been made official as a new Barcelona reinforcement: he will pay 50 million euros and has already included him in the preseason squad in the United States. But the most anecdotal situation occurred miles away, at the Camp Nou stadium, where the former Bayern Munich jerseys sold out ahead of schedule for an unusual reason that went viral on social media.

The presentation of the Polish player caused a sensation. “I’m finally here. I’m very happy to be at Barça”, Lewandowski assured the Blaugrana club media after joining his new teammates in Miami for the US tour.

“The last few days have been long, but in the end the agreement has become a reality. I am ready to face this new challenge in my career,” he added.

Thus, the 33-year-old striker is slowly winning the hearts of the followers of the team led by Xavi Hernández and all the credentials are on him. However, we will have to wait to be able to buy his jersey as they sold out quickly at the stadium after having used up the “w” to be stamped. Unusual.

Through a video posted by The Chips Twitter account, they showed the dialogue between a buyer and one of the Camp Nou workers in which the man asks “Why can’t I buy Lewandowski’s shirt?” At that moment, the head of sales and prints replied with a laugh: “Because we don’t have W, Lewandowski has two and they’re all gone.”

Thousands of users quickly joined to share the video and comment surprised by the ridiculous situation that sees hundreds of fans waiting to be able to buy the new jacket.

How much money did it come for?

Barcelona announced on Saturday the purchase of the Polish national team star from Bayern Munich without providing any data on the amount of the operation or the duration of the contract. However, according to several German media outlets, the cost of the transfer rises to 45 million euros (45.4 million dollars) guaranteed, plus 5 million euros (5.04 million dollars) of any surcharges.

Also according to the press, Lewandowski is about to sign a four-year contract with Barça, when Bayern only offered him a year of renewal. “I’ve always wanted to play in La Liga and in the big teams” so Barça “is a great opportunity for me,” he said.

“I am here to help Barça get back on top and win as many titles as possible,” Lewandowski added to the Barcelona media. “I hope you start winning and have a good start. I like winning titles and now a new chapter in my life begins,” insisted the forward.

Hit and goal

Without Lewandowski in the field, the Barcelona He started getting scared for next season. Is that many tactical details of Xavi Hernandez -who was absent-, similar to those with whom he once met Pep Guardiola as a coach. The Catalan team defeated this Tuesday 6-0 Inter-Miami in the first game of his pre-season tour in the United States, with a goal and two assists from one of his most exciting signings, Brazilian winger Raphinha.

The meeting immediately clarified the difference in quality between Barça, which aspires to return to the top of Europe, and Inter Miami, which are struggling to get away from the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.

Next Saturday, on the same stage, Barcelona will play Clásico against Real Madrid.