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Robert Lewandowski says he has no intention of leaving Bayern Munich for Real Madrid, claiming a move to Spain would “not mean a step up.”

The Polish striker, 28, has been heavily linked with a move to the European champions over the last 12 months.

However, he signed a new deal at the Allianz Arena in December, committing his future to Die Roten until 2021.

And now the forward, who has 22 goals in 25 games this term, has revealed why he was happy to remain with Bayern, rather than pursue a new challenge in Spain.

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"Bayern are one of the best teams in the world and on a par with Real Madrid and Barcelona," he told Sport Bild.

"A move for me would not mean a step up. We can win every trophy.

"Besides, I feel very comfortable in Munich.”

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Lewandowski has been Bayern’s outstanding player so far this season and scored twice in the win over Freiburg on Friday night - including an astonishing 91st minute winner.

Questions have been asked of Carlo Ancelotti since his arrival in Bavaria, regarding a perceived lack of intensity and the Italian utilising less players than predecessor Pep Guardiola.

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But Lewandowski doesn’t see that as a problem insisting: "It's not as though we only have 14 players.

"I think the squad size is perfect and can be our big asset in the fight for the title.

"The number of players is just right. It makes sure that all the players are motivated because everyone sees the chance to be in the first XI."

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