Beckenbauer : Lewandowski better than Mandzukic

Bayern Munich icon Franz Beckenbauer feels Robert Lewandowski is an even better attacker than Mario Mandzukic and would welcome the Borussia Dortmund man with open arms at the Allianz Arena.

Lewandowski is set to leave BVB on a Bosman move when his contract expires at the end of the season, with Bayern widely touted as the Poland international's ideal destination.

Although Mandzukic has proven a vital player for the European champions since his move to the club in 2012, Beckenbauer believes Lewandowski would prove a significant "upgrade" on the Croatia international.

"Regardless of how good Mandzukic is, Lewandowski will still be an upgrade," Beckenbauer was quoted as saying by Sport Bild.

"He is perhaps even stronger on the ball and his movement is even better.

"It would be great if he were to play for Bayern soon."

Lewandowski, 25, is currently leading the Bundesliga goalscoring charts with nine goals from 12 appearances and will be looking to add to his tally at the weekend when Dortmund host Bayern.

Mandzukic, meanwhile, sits second in the charts with eight goals from 12 games.

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Beckenbauer : No Ribery , No Treble

The German legend has hailed Ribery's last season performance , and he belives that Bayern may win the treble again this year.

Beckenbauer belives that Bayern would not win the treble if it wasn't for Ribery last season. Ribery was voted the best player of UEFA for season 2012-2013

"Without him, Bayern wouldn't have won the treble - one or two trophies perhaps, but not all three," told Beckenbauer to the press.

" Ribery was the key of the success. He is one of the best in the world , and the best last season."

Ribery is one of the favourites to win the Ballon D'or , alongside Messi and Crisitano Ronaldo.

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