Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry said Thursday he hopes the Bundesliga champions quickly settle the matter of want-away striker Robert Lewandowski which rumbles on amid reports Barcelona are eager to sign the Poland star.

“It’s a bit of a shame how it’s always going back and forth,” Gnabry said with the Germany team while preparing to face Italy in the Nations League this Saturday in Bologna.

“As a teammate and part of the club, I hope there will be a peaceful solution.”

Lewandowski caused a stir Monday by insisting “my Bayern Munich story has come to an end” while on duty with Poland.

The 33-year-old scored 35 goals in the Bundesliga last season to help Bayern win a tenth straight German league title, but made it clear he wants to leave after eight years in Munich.

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