On 7 November 2012, he allowed six goals from Bayern Munich during a Champions League match. In December 2012 as a remaining first choice goalkeeper, Landreau left Lille by mutual consent after a strained relationship with general manager Frederic Paquet. In the press conference, Landreau said""The most important thing is to blossom on the pitch. I could not anymore. And a year and a half is a long way to go when you have hard days."" and left the club both sportingly and psychologically.