Robert Lewandowski reportedly returns to Borussia Dortmund – end of his legendary career for 50 million euros
In a spectacular turn of events in football transfer history, Robert Lewandowski is apparently on the verge of returning to his former club Borussia Dortmund to end his outstanding career – reportedly for a transfer fee of around 50 million euros. This transfer would not only bring one of the greatest footballers of the last 15 years back to the Bundesliga, but would also write an emotional chapter between player, club and fans.
Lewandowski began his Bundesliga career over 15 years ago when he moved from Lech Poznań to Borussia Dortmund. With the Black and Yellows, he quickly developed into one of the most dangerous strikers in Europe and played a key role in the club’s successes in the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons, including qualification for the Champions League final. His time at Dortmund laid the foundation for one of the most impressive careers in modern football.
After his move to Bayern Munich and later Barcelona, Lewandowski became one of the world’s most prolific goalscorers. In Munich, he scored over 340 goals and won numerous league titles, cups, and individual awards before moving to Spain in the summer of 2022. There, the Pole remained a top scorer and won La Liga titles, although his contract expired at the end of the 2025/26 season, and there is much speculation about his future.
The news of a potential move to Borussia Dortmund comes at a time when Lewandowski is nearing the end of his career and considering where he wants to finish playing. Borussia Dortmund, the club where it all began, would be a symbolically powerful place – both for the player and for the fans. A transfer of this magnitude (€50 million) would not only be a sporting statement, but also a sign of the Dortmund management’s confidence in Lewandowski’s continued talent.
From a sporting perspective, Lewandowski’s return would bring Dortmund enormous experience and a goal threat in attack, which could help the club become more competitive both domestically and internationally. His presence would inspire young players and thrill BVB fans, who still remember the Pole as one of the greatest strikers in the club’s history. His previous performances at Bayern Munich and Barcelona show that he can still play at a high level even at an advanced age.
From a financial perspective, a transfer fee of €50 million for a player in his late 30s seems high at first glance – but Lewandowski’s brand, experience, and strategic value for merchandising, sponsorship, and media presence could justify the amount. Furthermore, a departure in the style of a “return to the roots” could boost team morale and give the club an immense image boost.
Of course, it remains to be seen whether this transfer will actually be officially confirmed or whether it is merely part of the speculation surrounding the January transfer window. The fact is: a Lewandowski comeback at BVB would add a spectacular climax to German football drama and write an emotional chapter between one of the greatest strikers of his generation and the club where it all began.
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