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Luis Palma Transfer from Celtic to Lech Poznań
Reports in Poland state that Lech Poznan would need to pay a sum of around €4 million (£3.4 million) to buy winger Luis Palma. Speaking on Tomasz Ćwiąkała's podcast, as reported by Gol24, Lech Poznan CEO Karol Klimczak said this sum is excessive. Klimczak stated that he wishes they could negotiate the buyout terms. He added that a paradox exists where if Palma were to stop scoring, they might be able to convince Celtic that the transfer fee is excessive. Klimczak also said that if the winger plays well, shoots and assists, then the decisions will be easier.
Karol Klimczak stated that the decision regarding Luis Palma's transfer is for Lech Poznań to make and that the club has the right of first refusal. Klimczak also commented on media reports of a four million euro figure, adding that the club will decide.
According to Dawid Dobrasz from meczyki.pl, there is uncertainty in Poznan about whether Luis Palma will be bought after his loan from Celtic. The journalist has heard opinions that if a decision on the purchase had to be made currently, it would not be made. For Lech Poznan to buy the Honduran player, a payment of about four million euros would be required, which would set a new record in the Ekstraklasa.
Luis Palma is on loan at Lech Poznań from Celtic Glasgow with a buyout option. Polish media have reported the amount may be around four million euros. The website meczyki.pl wrote that there are no doubts that Palma must be bought out and either kept at the club or sold for a profit after a great season. The same source adds that to increase the chances of buying out Palma, Lech must advance as far as possible in the Conference League, secure participation in European cups for the next season, and sell Antoni Kozubal or Michał Gurgul for considerable money.
Maciej Henszel stated that Lech Poznań are waiting until spring to make a decision regarding Luis Palma. He confirmed the club has a buyout clause that is not low and said that it does not seem it would be lower as it was set by Celtic, so he does not think it can be negotiated. Henszel explained that it is not an easy matter and that to buy Palma, the club would have to pay approximately double their current incoming transfer record. The current record for an incoming transfer at Lech Poznań is 2.3 million euros for Yannick Agnero. Henszel added that they will see what happens and that Luis should stay healthy and play.
Mateusz Borek stated in Kanale Sportowym that there is a positive sentiment regarding the possible permanent signing of Luis Palma. The agreement with Celtic includes a buy-out option. Previous reports indicated that Celtic expected four million euros. According to Mateusz Borek, the management of Lech Poznań negotiated a more favorable deal, and the price is now 3.5 million euros.
Lech Poznań has Luis Palma on loan from Celtic with an option to purchase him. The latest media reports suggest that 'Kolejorz' is ready to pay four million euros for him, an amount that would be a record for the Ekstraklasa.
According to Piotr Koźmiński from Goal.pl, the definitive transfer of Luis Palma from Celtic would require a record fee of four million euros. Koźmiński states that Lech Poznań's management is capable of allocating this amount for Palma's acquisition. The exact value is now reported as four million euros, whereas earlier, Dawid Dobrasz from Meczyki.pl suggested the fee was less than 4.5 million euros.
Luis Palma joined Lech Poznań on loan from Celtic. The loan agreement contains a buy option reportedly set at around 4.5 million euros. Lech Poznań's representative Tomasz Rząsa stated on Meczyki.pl, 'We will probably do everything to be able to continue working with him.' This indicates a strong intention from Lech Poznań to exercise the buy option in the future.
Luis Palma has been loaned to Lech Poznań from Celtic for the 2025/2026 season, with an option to buy included in the agreement. The option to buy is reportedly valued at slightly over four million euros, according to Dawid Dobrasz from Meczyki.pl. The loan move is a response to health issues within the Lech Poznań team, and the club values Palma's international experience and his goal and assist statistics from his time in Greece and Scotland. Palma is expected to quickly integrate into the team.
Luis Palma has confirmed his transfer to Lech Poznań from Celtic, expressing his delight at joining the new club and the swift completion of the move. He mentioned his decision to seek a change of environment and explore new opportunities. The transfer is structured as a loan, with reports suggesting a record buyout option for the Polish league at 4.5 million euros. Palma's goal is to maintain his form and health while playing in the Ekstraklasa. The 25-year-old Honduran winger, who regularly features in the national team and was a semi-finalist in the last Gold Cup, joins Lech Poznań as the team aims to bolster their squad following early season difficulties, including a Super Cup loss and a defeat in their Ekstraklasa opener. Palma, having appeared in 12 matches for Celtic and had a brief stint at Olympiakos where he scored and assisted once in the same number of games, is anticipated to contribute his experience to the Polish champions.
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