After a period of two years at Miedź Legnica, 32-year-old Polish defender Bartosz Kwiecień left the club after his contract expired and was not renewed. He subsequently joined Stal Mielec on a free transfer and was presented as a new player for the team on Friday. Kwiecień signed a contract that is valid until June 30, 2027. In its announcement, Stal Mielec stated that the experienced player, who primarily plays as a central defender but can also act as a defensive midfielder, was signed to strengthen the squad. The defender has 2 caps for the Poland U19 team and a current market value of €100k, according to Transfermarkt.