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Marin Šotiček Transfer from Basel to Widzew Lodz
FC Basel and Widzew Łódź had reached an agreement for Marin Soticek to join Widzew Łódź on a loan with an option to buy. Last week, Soticek was scheduled to fly to Poland for medical tests, but the player altered his decision and did not board the plane. The decision was influenced by a phone call from Croatia U21 national team coach Ivica Olić, who advised Soticek that it would be better not to move to Poland.
FC Basel and Widzew Łódź had reached an agreement for Marin Soticek to join Widzew Łódź on a loan with an option to buy. Last week, Soticek was scheduled to fly to Poland for medical tests, but the player altered his decision and did not board the plane. The decision was influenced by a phone call from Croatia U21 national team coach Ivica Olić, who advised Soticek that it would be better not to move to Poland.
Maciej Winczewski has stated that Marin Šotiček will not become a Widzew Łódź player. Winczewski claimed with certainty that the leak of the player's name to the media contributed significantly to the transfer not being completed. He said that after the news was reported and repeated in various languages, someone called the player and persuaded him to change his decision. Widzew reportedly received signals the previous evening and it was confirmed the following morning that the transfer would not happen. The move was planned as a loan with an option to buy for a 'realistic' amount, and Bartłomiej Stańdo explained that Marin Šotiček would have had the motivation to play at Widzew. However, Stańdo disagreed with Winczewski's account and said the issue was not about raising the price or a club suddenly noticing the player.
Maciej Winczewski has stated that Marin Šotiček will not become a Widzew Łódź player. Winczewski claimed with certainty that the leak of the player's name to the media contributed significantly to the transfer not being completed. He said that after the news was reported and repeated in various languages, someone called the player and persuaded him to change his decision. Widzew reportedly received signals the previous evening and it was confirmed the following morning that the transfer would not happen. The move was planned as a loan with an option to buy for a 'realistic' amount, and Bartłomiej Stańdo explained that Marin Šotiček would have had the motivation to play at Widzew. However, Stańdo disagreed with Winczewski's account and said the issue was not about raising the price or a club suddenly noticing the player.
According to Index.hr, Marin Šotiček had agreed to all terms with Widzew Łódź, with only formalities remaining. The Polish club's offer surpassed that of Anderlecht. However, the transfer has become uncertain and the move to Poland has been temporarily halted after Rijeka expressed interest.
According to Index.hr, Marin Šotiček had agreed to all terms with Widzew Łódź, with only formalities remaining. The Polish club's offer surpassed that of Anderlecht. However, the transfer has become uncertain and the move to Poland has been temporarily halted after Rijeka expressed interest.
Sportske Novosti reports that an agreement was reached between Basel and Widzew Łódź for the transfer of Marin Šotiček, although there is also mention of last-minute interest from another club.
Sportske Novosti reports that an agreement was reached between Basel and Widzew Łódź for the transfer of Marin Šotiček, although there is also mention of last-minute interest from another club.
The portal Meczyki.pl reported a possible transfer of Marin Soticek from FC Basel to Widzew Łódź. However, Sławomir Peszko, vice-president of Wieczysta Kraków, stated that Marin Soticek will not join Widzew. Peszko said that the player did not get on the plane this morning and that something happened at the last minute. In contrast, Tomasz Włodarczyk, editor-in-chief of Meczyki.pl, said the player started to hesitate and the decision is suspended.
The portal Meczyki.pl reported a possible transfer of Marin Soticek from FC Basel to Widzew Łódź. However, Sławomir Peszko, vice-president of Wieczysta Kraków, stated that Marin Soticek will not join Widzew. Peszko said that the player did not get on the plane this morning and that something happened at the last minute. In contrast, Tomasz Włodarczyk, editor-in-chief of Meczyki.pl, said the player started to hesitate and the decision is suspended.
According to Tomasz Włodarczyk from Meczyki.pl, Marin Šotiček was expected to become a new player for Widzew Łódź, but the transfer is currently stalled because the player has developed doubts. A decision is anticipated by the end of Thursday. Šotiček wants to find a club where he will be a first-choice player for the coach, and there is a high probability he will change clubs this summer.
According to Tomasz Włodarczyk from Meczyki.pl, Marin Šotiček was expected to become a new player for Widzew Łódź, but the transfer is currently stalled because the player has developed doubts. A decision is anticipated by the end of Thursday. Šotiček wants to find a club where he will be a first-choice player for the coach, and there is a high probability he will change clubs this summer.
According to Bartłomiej Stańdo, Marin Šotiček will join Widzew Łódź on a loan with a purchase option for a realistic amount; the move is described as a big transfer, and the purchase option is held by Widzew Łódź. The model is similar to the transfer of Luis Palma to Lech Poznań, where the player must first prove himself before a permanent deal. Szwajcarska Piłka described Šotiček as a dynamic winger with potential, noting that FC Basel did not often give him opportunities.
According to Bartłomiej Stańdo, Marin Šotiček will join Widzew Łódź on a loan with a purchase option for a realistic amount; the move is described as a big transfer, and the purchase option is held by Widzew Łódź. The model is similar to the transfer of Luis Palma to Lech Poznań, where the player must first prove himself before a permanent deal. Szwajcarska Piłka described Šotiček as a dynamic winger with potential, noting that FC Basel did not often give him opportunities.
Marin Šotiček has chosen to join Widzew Lodz, opting for the Polish club over Anderlecht. The Belgian club had reportedly been interested in the 21-year-old Croatian for several months. Croatian Football also reported that Widzew Lodz signed the winger ahead of Anderlecht. The winger is set to leave FC Basel after a two-season spell in Switzerland, during which he made 38 appearances last season. Šotiček has been capped 20 times for Croatia's U21 team, scoring 3 goals, and has a contract with the Swiss club until June 2028. His current market value is €1.50m, according to Transfermarkt. In addition to the interest from Anderlecht, Dinamo Zagreb has also been linked with the player.
Marin Šotiček has chosen to join Widzew Lodz, opting for the Polish club over Anderlecht. The Belgian club had reportedly been interested in the 21-year-old Croatian for several months. Croatian Football also reported that Widzew Lodz signed the winger ahead of Anderlecht. The winger is set to leave FC Basel after a two-season spell in Switzerland, during which he made 38 appearances last season. Šotiček has been capped 20 times for Croatia's U21 team, scoring 3 goals, and has a contract with the Swiss club until June 2028. His current market value is €1.50m, according to Transfermarkt. In addition to the interest from Anderlecht, Dinamo Zagreb has also been linked with the player.
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