With his move to FC Barcelona, a dream came true for Robert Lewandowski, according to his statement. But now, after the disappointing start to the season, the Pole has the next shock: his watch is stolen on the club premises.
World footballer Robert Lewandowski from FC Barcelona has had a luxury wristwatch ripped from his wrist through the open car window, according to media reports. The theft happened in the afternoon shortly before the entrance to the Spanish club's training ground in Sant Joan Despí near Barcelona, when the ex-Bayern professional signed autographs from his vehicle before the afternoon training session, the trade journal "Mundo Deportivo" and others reported Media citing the police. According to the newspaper, Lewandowski's watch was a Patek Phillippe model worth 70,000 euros.
The 33-year-old striker tried to follow the perpetrator with his car, but soon lost sight of the man. However, Lewandowski was later lucky in misfortune, it said. Officials were reportedly able to locate and arrest the thief thanks to the testimony of eyewitnesses near the Barça compound. The young man has since admitted the crime. The clock buried in an allotment was secured. Lewandowski did not comment on the incident for the time being.
"Mundo Deportivo" meanwhile warned: "The robbery, which came on top of the insults Frenkie de Jong received upon his arrival at the facility, shows once again that the club's facilities need to be more closely guarded." Midfielder de Jong should leave the club - or accept a drop in salary. The Dutchman rejects both - and has therefore been the target of verbal attacks by fans of the club for days.
World footballer Lewandowski only switched from FC Bayern Munich to Barcelona in July after weeks of transfer theater. The start of the season last weekend ended with a disappointment for the Polish super striker and his new club, which started with a clammy but great euphoria: FC Barcelona only managed to draw 0-0 against relegation candidate Rayo Vallecano, Lewandowski did not score for the first time since 2014 a season opener.
