Karol Linetty received offers from PAOK and Copenhagen before making the decision to transfer to Kocaelispor. After becoming a free agent on August 1st, Linetty chose the Turkish club, where he will be joining his fellow countryman, Mateusz Wieteska, who is currently recovering from a ligament injury. Linetty's choice was largely driven by financial factors, as he is expected to earn around one million euros per year. He has committed to a two-year contract with Kocaelispor, which includes a clause allowing for termination if the club faces relegation from the Super Lig. This move occurred despite interest from his former club, Lech Poznań, where supporters had hoped for his return.