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Robert Lewandowski is set to seal his much talked about transfer to Barcelona this weekend after a deal was agreed with Bayern Munich.
Lewandowski, 33-year-old has been a top target for the Blaugrana this summer with the striker publicly declaring his wish to depart the Bundesliga champions in May.
Having entered the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena, Lewandowski, Poland international made it clear he would not be extending his eight-year stay.
And the German giants have now reluctantly accepted an offer from the LaLiga outfit after rejecting a £34million proposal for the striker.
SunSport understands a deal rising to £42.5m has been reached, with Barcelona to pay £38m up front before £4.5m in potential add-ons.
It is believed Lewandowski will put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal until 2026 at the Nou Camp.
Commenting on the move, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Lewandowski will sign his contract this weekend.
And he also declared that Lewandowski rejected proposals from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain as he only had eyes for the Catalan club.
It is the second time this summer the Blues have lost out to Barcelona after the Spanish side snapped up Raphinha from Leeds for £55m.
Though Chelsea have beaten Barcelona in the race to prise Kalidou Koulibaly away from Napoli after confirming his £34m arrival.