have become a 'feeder club' of sorts to over the years, though Robert Lewandowski’s transfer to the Allianz in 2014 might be the one they've ended up ruing the most.

Lewandowski signed a pre-contractual agreement to leave Dortmund as early as November 2013 after running out his deal at Signal Iduna Park, joining Bayern a few months later, and he has since been their standout player.

The international netted 30 goals in his first full season with Bayern, winning consecutive Golden Boot awards from 2017-19 as well as five straight titles.