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Italian giants are eyeing a summer coup that could be dubbed the “dream deal”: securing Robert Lewandowski on a free transfer. The Polish striker, whose contract with Bayern Munich

Club officials are pursuing the transfer with vigour, even though the Polish striker’s hefty salary remains a significant factor in the negotiations. Sources close to the deal say the suitors are undeterred by the player’s wage demands, which are reported to exceed £200,000 per week. They believe his proven goalscoring record and ability to operate as a lone frontman justify the investment, and they are confident that securing his signature will boost their chances of challenging for silverware next season. The 29-year-old forward has scored 150 goals in 280 club appearances and has long been admired for his strength, movement and clinical finishing. His current contract runs until 2025, but the interested party is prepared to trigger a release clause believed to be set at around €40 million. Fans are watching the developments with excitement, aware that landing such a high-profile recruit would send a powerful message to rivals and raise the club’s profile in key overseas markets. For

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Barca need to let Lewy go - even if replacing him won't be easy

When Barcelona travelled to take on Atletico Madrid on Saturday, they did so in the knowledge that securing victory would be a giant step towards defending their title in La Liga. Real Madrid had lost at Mallorca earlier in the day, meaning a seven-point gap could potentially be opened up on Los Blancos at the summit.

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Never write off Lewandowski! Barca tighten grip on title race

Barcelona moved one step closer to defending their La Liga crown as Robert Lewandowski came off the bench to net a late winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over 10-man Atletico Madrid. Marcus Rashford had earlier got himself on the scoresheet for the Blaugrana as they moved seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table following Los Blancos' loss to Mallorca earlier in the day.

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Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.

Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.

The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.

Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.

Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.

Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.

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