Polish superstar Robert Lewandowski has firmly established himself as the best striker in the world since arriving at Bayern Munich in 2014.

The Bavarian giants’ decision to bring in the former Borussia Dortmund forward on a free transfer was a stroke of genius as he has gone on to score 339 goals in 366 games.

Lewandowski’s numbers for Bayern Munich are out of this world, and have only been matched by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. He scored less than 20 league goals just once in eight seasons at the club.

The Polish star has broken the 30-goal mark in the Bundesliga in five of those campaigns, including a record-setting 41 league strikes in 2021-22, eclipsing the legendary Gerd Muller.

Robert Lewandowski has scored 26 goals from 22 games this season. That’s a record that only Lewandowski himself previously notched up last season. #FCBSGFRobert Lewandowski has scored 26 goals from 22 games this season. That’s a record that only Lewandowski himself previously notched up last season. #FCBSGF https://t.co/RBMLZe8nnM

Robert Lewandowski is approaching the end of his Bayern Munich contract

Robert Lewandowski will soon enter the final 12 months of his contract, which is due to expire at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

Bayern Munich are expected to fight hard to retain their main man, who has finished as top scorer in the Bundesliga five times.

He also spearheaded the club’s triumphant 2019-20 Champions League campaign, scoring 15 times to finish as the top scorer.

Robert Lewandowski’s future situation is absolutely open. He’s focused on second part of the season with Bayern – but his current contract expires in 2023 and he wants a new deal to stay.“/> #Bavaria

There are still no talks between Bayern and his agent – Lewandowski’s waiting.

View image on TwitterRobert Lewandowski’s future situation is absolutely open. He’s focused on second part of the season with Bayern – but his current contract expires in 2023 and he wants a new deal to stay. đź”´ #Bavaria There are still no talks between Bayern and his agent – Lewandowski’s waiting. https://t.co/rRsjoj6XBC

However, Lewandowski will be 34 years old at the end of next season. It would not be a surprise if he decides to depart in search of one last major challenge.

Similarly, Bayern Munich could be hesitant to offer extravagant wages to a player who might experience a sharp decline in the near future.

On that note, we look at five teams who could use Robert Lewandowski‘s services if he does decide to move to new pastures:

#5Barcelona

Lewandowski (#9) grapples with Barcelona's Sergio BusquetsLewandowski would be a perfect fit for Xavi’s fluid system.

It remains to be seen, though, whether Barcelona would be willing to break the bank in order to satisfy the striker’s wager demands.

#4 Manchester United

The Bayern Munich star has never faced Manchester United in his careercould be on the lookout for a centre-forward in the near future are English giants Manchester United. Marcus Rashford is reportedly considering his future at the club while Mason Greenwood is suspended.

Edinson Cavani looks increasingly likely to depart after the expiry of his contract at the end of the season and Cristiano Ronaldo will be 38 next year.

Ralf Rangnick, who boasts enormous experience in the Bundesliga, would probably love to have Lewandowski. But it is difficult to see this move materializing, especially if Manchester United fail to qualify for next year’s Champions League.

#3 Chelsea

Robert Lewandowski in Champions League action against ChelseaRobert Lewandowski‘s lethal capabilities during their round of 16 clash in the 2019-20 Champions League season.

The striker was involved in all of Bayern Munich‘s goals, scoring thrice across two legs as the German giants routed the London-based club 7-1 on aggregate.

Two years later, the current Chelsea side have a strong German connection. Manager Thomas Tuchel, along with key players such as Kai Havertz and Antonio Rudiger, are well-versed with the Bundesliga, as are Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic.

4-1 Lewandowski again.

4-1 [84′] #BAYCHE

4-1 Lewandowski again. 4-1 [84′] #BAYCHE

The Blues’ struggles in attack are well documented, as their decision to bring back Romelu Lukaku last summer for a club record ÂŁ101.5 million has proved to be a disaster.

With the Belgian striker struggling for playing time and form, it would not be a surprise to see him push for a transfer at the end of the season. Could Chelsea gamble on Lewandowski? Stranger things have happened in football.

#2 Paris Saint Germain

Robert Lewandowski tries to get past Thiago Silva during the 2020 Champions League final@altobelli13, Bild]Despite the rumors of Robert Lewandowski being considered by PSG to replace MbappĂ©, both the French club and Pini Zahavi know that Bayern will not let the striker go this summer. He’s been declared unsaleable. Next summer there could be more movement [@altobelli13, Bild]

Lewandowski could potentially give PSG the movement and cutting edge up front that they so desperately need.

#1 Manchester City

Robert Lewandowski found the net against Manchester City way back in 2014.Edited by Arjun Panchadar

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