Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski revealed on Tuesday that he wants to call time on his career with the Bundesliga giants becasue of his desire for "more emotions in life".
The Polish forward announced last week that his time with Bayern "had come to an end" without specifying his future plans.
Asked Monday during a podcast on Polish website Onet.pl if his departure was dictated by a desire for more money or emotions in life, the 33-year-old answered without hesitation it was for him "emotions in life".
"Firstly, something went out inside me and it's something you can't recover, can't make up for," he explained.
"With what I acquired thanks to Bayern —and (reciprocally) Bayern thanks to me — it would be better to find a solution acceptable to both parties," he said.
After eight seasons together, "loyalty and respect are more important than business, I think," continued the striker, insisting he would leave behind 'friends' rather than 'colleagues'.
"Even close friends. With some, we spent eight years together seeing each other almost every day," he said.