Bartosz Szczepankiewicz was absent as his club, Lechia Gdańsk, began preparations for the spring round, with his non-attendance linked to an impending transfer. The Polish defender is finalizing a loan move to Sokół Kleczew. The 19-year-old is set to spend the spring round with the second-league club in order to gain experience and his first significant playing time in senior football. His contract with Lechia Gdańsk is valid until June 30, 2028, and he has made one appearance in the Ekstraklasa so far in the 2025/2026 season.