Lewandowski: Rodri Brings Experience Barcelona Needed
The former Barça striker praised new signing Rodri, saying the Spanish midfielder's experience and two-way play were exactly what the team lacked.
Robert Lewandowski has offered his verdict on Barcelona's summer signing of Robert Lewandowski, saying the club have brought in exactly the kind of midfielder they lacked.
«Rodri es un jugador que sabe lo que necesita el Barça, cómo jugar hacia delante, pero también cómo jugar un poquito más en defensa. Es una experiencia que creo que hacía falta en el equipo. Es un jugador que no sólo brilló en la Copa del Mundo, sino que desde hace muchos años está jugando al nivel superior».
He was not asked to reflect only on his old side. Asked about his own spell in Catalonia, Lewandowski said he still supports Barcelona in his heart and looks back on four happy years there. He added that he remains ready to support his former teammates.
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