Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski has resolved differences with the club over a failed transfer to Bayern Munich in the close season, the Poland international said yesterday after being given a pay rise.

Lewandowski was desperate to leave the Champions League runners-up to join treble winners Bayern Munich but the deal fell through after Dortmund blocked the transfer, saying he had a contract until 2014.

A bitter war of words ensued between the two sides, raising concerns over his commitment to Dortmund in his final year of his contract.

“The situation is now that I will stay in Dortmund for one more year,” Lewandowski told reporters.

“We have put aside all disagreements and have cleared the air. There were mistakes made but the case is closed.

“I had a different starting point. I thought I was allowed to transfer. I was then disappointed and angry. But now everything is calm.

“I have always said I would respect my contract.”

Some German newspapers reported Lewandowski’s salary was up from €1.5 million to €5 million annually.

The Poland international enjoyed a sensational season, scoring 24 league goals and adding another 10 in the Champions League, including four in one game against Real Madrid.

Dortmund, who lost out to Bayern in all three competitions last season, will not receive a transfer fee if Lewandowski leaves as a free agent after his deal expires next year.

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