The story of Robert Lewandowski, the Polish striker who has been at the heart of Bayern Munich's success in recent years, is one of triumph and transformation.

In 2012, Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia Dortmund for a then-record fee of €40 million. He immediately made an impact, scoring 35 goals in his first season and helping Bayern win the Bundesliga title.

But it was in the following year that Lewandowski truly burst onto the scene. In the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid, he scored a stunning solo goal to secure Bayern's second consecutive victory and cement their place as the best team in Europe.

Since then, Lewandowski has continued to be a key player for Bayern, winning several more titles including three consecutive Bundesliga crowns and the UEFA Champions League in 2020-21.

His performances have not gone unnoticed either. Lewandowski has won numerous individual awards, including the Ballon d'Or in 2020, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time.

However, Lewandowski's journey to the top has not always been easy. He came through the ranks at Dortmund, where he struggled to find his feet and was often overshadowed by the likes of Marco Reus and Mario Götze.

But after a move to Bayern, he found his voice and became one of the most feared strikers in world football. His ability to score goals from anywhere on the pitch and his unrelenting work rate have helped him to become a true icon of the game.

As Bayern prepare to defend their Bundesliga title next season, it will be interesting to see how Lewandowski fares under new manager Julian Nagelsmann and whether he can continue to lead the side to new heights. But one thing is certain - if there ever was a player destined for greatness, it is Robert Lewandowski.

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