Robert Lewandowski has confirmed an almost unbelievable story that Barcelona asked him to stop scoring goals.

The story hit the headlines earlier this year that the cash-strapped club needed the Pole to avoid hitting 25 LaLiga goals in his debut season or a €2.5million bonus clause would have to be paid.

Lewandowski has now confirmed the story, saying on Bogdan Rymanowski‘s YouTube channel: “There are things I prefer not to talk about.

“I have a lot of respect for Barcelona and everyone who works there. I was aware of the club’s situation.

“There were many other situations to resolve for the good of the club. I knew that, at that moment, Barça was looking at every euro. And it wasn’t a small thing.

“For me, nothing changed. I have no problem with that, but it’s something that’s etched in my memory. I even wondered if I could score.”

Recently linked with Chicago Fire in MLS, he was also asked about a transfer and responded: “I don’t talk to the coach about the possible interest from other clubs. The decision will depend on what Barça wants and what I consider to be best.”