Luquinhas Transfer from Fortaleza to Pogoń Szczecin
Legia Warszawa did not use the option to buy Luquinhas for around one million euros. Luquinhas returned to Fortaleza but is not in their future plans, as confirmed by the sporting director Sérgio Papellin. Pogoń Szczecin is now interested in signing him, and initial talks have already occurred, though the outcome is still unknown.
Legia Warszawa decided not to sign Luquinhas permanently after his loan from Fortaleza. Despite a successful season with Legia, financial conditions were a deciding factor. Pogoń Szczecin has expressed interest and has already held initial talks with both Fortaleza and the player's representative. Pogoń Szczecin's vice president, Tan Kesler, mentioned that Luquinhas is open to the move, but Fortaleza is not interested in another loan, preferring a sale. Kesler noted that there is still a long way to go before reaching an agreement.
Luquinhas has already had discussions with Pogoń Szczecin, as confirmed by the club's vice-president Tan Kesler. Despite leaving Legia Warsaw, Luquinhas might stay in the Polish Ekstraklasa league. The discussions were confirmed by Tan Kesler, vice-president and general director of Pogoń Szczecin, indicating a concrete interest from the club.
Pogoń Szczecin has expressed interest in acquiring Luquinhas, who is currently playing for Fortaleza. The club has initiated steps to bring Luquinhas, noted for his previous tenure at Legia Warsaw, into their roster. Communication has been established with both the player's agent and his current club. According to reporter Daniel Trzepacz, these actions demonstrate a serious effort by Pogoń Szczecin to secure Luquinhas. Although Luquinhas has a valid contract with Fortaleza that extends for more than two years, there is a possibility that he may remain in the Ekstraklasa for a longer period. Legia Warsaw did not take up their option to buy him, which has opened up opportunities for other clubs, such as Lech Poznań, to vie for his signature. Pogoń Szczecin's interest reflects their ambition to significantly strengthen their team, with goals not only aimed at European competitions but also at winning the Polish championship. Luquinhas recently completed his second spell with Legia Warsaw, during which he scored 13 goals and provided three assists in 46 matches last season.
All clubs linked to Luquinhas, alongside Pogoń Szczecin, according to TransferFeed data.
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