Speculation surrounding the Poland international's future continues to increase, but his coach is delighted with the way he has handled it and stayed in the right frame of mind
Bayerrn Munich coach Pep Guardiola has hailed Robert Lewandowski's professional attitude amid speculation linking him with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
The Poland international has a contract with Bayern until June 2019, but rumours of a switch away from the Allianz Arena have persisted since the club's chief executive officer Karl-Heinz Rummenigge declared his interest in Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain.
Rummenigge's comments triggered an angry response from one of Lewandowski's agents, Maik Barthel, and both Madrid and PSG are believed to be keeping a close eye on the 27-year-old's situation at the Bundesliga champions.
However, Lewandowski's other agent, Cezary Kucharski, says he is in negotiations with Bayern over a new contract, and Guardiola has stressed the ongoing speculation about his future is not distracting the striker.
"Lewandowski is one of the most professional players I have ever met," he said.
"He is never injured and is always available for the team.
"He knows exactly what's important to be in the best shape possible, both mentally and physically."
Lewandowski has scored 19 goals in 19 Bundesliga appearances this term, with a further seven coming in six Champions League matches.
- Goal