Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has urged Borussia Dortmund and starforward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to shun interest from Real Madrid for the good of theBundesliga.
Lewandowski, who has been linked with Madrid himself over the last few months, spoke toSport Bildabout Real's reported interest in the Gabon star and admitted that he has heard himself that Dortmund are considering a big-money sale. The Pole is a former BVB player himself, but has advised Aubameyang to stay put in Germany because of the quality he adds to the league.
He said:"I have heard that he (Aubameyang) is feeling very well in Dortmund.I obviously do not know exactly what he is thinking and BVB have a decision to make as well.Do they want to hold on to him or make a lot of money?
"But of course, it would be better for the Bundesliga if he were to stay put."
Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke however stated earlier this weekthat the German giants would have to listen to offers of €80m and above for the player, which gives Real hope that they're able to secure a deal for him down the line - though recent reports have also linked Barcelona with a potential move for Aubameyang.
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Watzkesaid toKicker TV:"We can never guarantee that a player will stay with Borussia Dortmund forever, but our strength is to always find new solutions.
"Auba was our alternative to 'the world ending' after Lewandowski's departure. With an€80m offer, we would have to get together with Pierre-Emerick to discuss it.
"We always have to differentiate between situations where there is such an offer, but we have no pressure. I would prefer it if no offer came.He is definitely good enough to go to an even bigger club. There are only a few, but I'm glad to read that it's a good idea to go to Barcelona."
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