Jurgen Klopp convinced superstar to reject Man Utd transfer after icon's phone call
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Robert Lewandowski is among the targets for Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils linked with the striker – and it is not the first time the club has tried to sign the veteran forwardJurgen Klopp stopped Robert Lewandowski from joining Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp prevented Robert Lewandowski from joining Manchester United 14 years before the club was linked with another remarkable move for the forward ahead of this summer.Benjamin Sesko is currently the only experienced natural striker in the United squad, leaving Michael Carrick short of options up front. The 37-year-old striker's contract is set to expire in the coming months, potentially allowing him to be signed on a free transfer, significantly enhancing United's chances of progressing next season.READ MORE: Alisson 'agrees personal terms with Juventus' as Liverpool transfer headache growsREAD MORE: Loris Karius takes on important role in wild celebrations with ex-Man City heroAny potential move comes over a decade after both the player and United reached an agreement to bring him to Old Trafford.Lewandowski himself has previously discussed how, during his spell at Borussia Dortmund in 2012, he was taken off in a pre-season friendly against VfL Bochum.
Despite struggling to hear Sir Alex's words, Lewandowski was prepared to join the Premier League team.Lewandowski could finally move to England this summer(Image: Getty Images)Nevertheless, the transfer collapsed as Dortmund, under Klopp's stewardship, refused to sanction Lewandowski's departure, deeming him too vital. They had already seen Shinji Kagawa depart for United that same summer.Lewandowski recounted in an interview with SportBild: "I remember the moment exactly.
He wanted to talk to me."The forward continued: "I was still in the dressing room, I took a shower and called him back, in a quiet corner. I was 22 years old, it was a special moment."I spoke to Aki Watzke [Dortmund CEO] and Jurgen Klopp in the camp.