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Lewandowski explains why he wanted to leave Bayern for Barcelona

Robert Lewandowski has given his first interview since sealing a move from Bayern Munich to Barcelona and has opened up on his reasons for wanting to switch clubs.

The Poland international made it clear during the summer that he wanted to leave the Bavarian giants and has explained his decision in a little more detail.

“I wanted to play in another league than the Bundesliga, I had made that decision for a long time. But I have to emphasize that was the most difficult decision of my life,” he said.

“I wanted to live somewhere else, discover something new with my family.