Bayern Munich Chief Executive Officer, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has disclosed that the club would not release star striker Robert Lewandowski for €150 million.
The 62-year-old man this known in an interview with Tz on Wednesday.
Regarded as one of the world’s best strikers, Lewandowski scored 29 goals in 30 appearances for Bayern in the Bundesliga last season.
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Stellar performances since his days at Borussia Dortmund have made Lewandowski one of the most desired strikers in the world, with many clubs desirous of his signing.
Real Madrid, which lost Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus recently, is believed to be one of the top clubs seeking his signature.
But Rummenigge said that the club experienced the same situation with Frenchman Franck Ribery in recent years but managed to hold on to him.
He said, “We have a completely different philosophy to other clubs.
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“With Franck, we had this problem when Chelsea and Real were after him. Franck also showed cravings, but we told him that we would not sell.
“And now he is one of the happiest footballers in the world, because he has found his home in Bavaria and Munich. I think he too is glad that we made that decision.
“With players, one must show a clear attitude. [Lewandowski] also wanted to move on, but we told him that we wouldn’t allow it.
“We are totally satisfied with the player, there are few that compare to him in his position, and so it is not in our interest to hand him over; no matter if someone puts 100m or 150m euros on the table.
“Since we decided with Franck in 2008 that we won’t open the exit door, that is our mantra: The top quality players we have at our disposal, remain with Bayern Munich.”