'I said yes to them' - when Lewandowski nearly joined Man Utd
Published: 8/12/2025
Robert Lewandowski revealed in an interview with BBC Sport that he had intended to join Manchester United in 2012 while excelling at Borussia Dortmund, despite initial interest from Blackburn Rovers thwarted by a volcanic ash cloud. The striker expressed regret at the missed opportunity to work with Alex Ferguson due to Dortmund's reluctance to sell him. Lewandowski went on to enjoy a successful career, winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich and La Liga with Barcelona, though a move to the Premier League seems unlikely at 37.
