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Osman Bukari Transfer from Widzew Lodz to Crvena Zvezda
Osman Bukari has moved from Widzew Łódź to Crvena zvezda on a loan until the end of the 2026/2027 season. The agreement includes a buy option, and according to 'Dziennik Łódzki', this is set at three million euros. Whether the Serbian club permanently acquires Bukari will depend on his performance in the upcoming months.
Osman Bukari has moved from Widzew Łódź to Crvena zvezda on a loan until the end of the 2026/2027 season. The agreement includes a buy option, and according to 'Dziennik Łódzki', this is set at three million euros. Whether the Serbian club permanently acquires Bukari will depend on his performance in the upcoming months.
After the appointment of Aleksandar Vuković, Osman Bukari played infrequently at Widzew Łódź, for whom he played eight matches. During the training camp, Bukari expressed a desire to return to Crvena zvezda and repeatedly requested a transfer. Widzew Łódź's sporting director, Artur Płatek, stated that the decision to loan the player to Belgrade was made after reviewing the squad and considering Bukari's wishes to play regularly and change teams. It is mentioned that Bukari previously had good statistics at Crvena zvezda.
After the appointment of Aleksandar Vuković, Osman Bukari played infrequently at Widzew Łódź, for whom he played eight matches. During the training camp, Bukari expressed a desire to return to Crvena zvezda and repeatedly requested a transfer. Widzew Łódź's sporting director, Artur Płatek, stated that the decision to loan the player to Belgrade was made after reviewing the squad and considering Bukari's wishes to play regularly and change teams. It is mentioned that Bukari previously had good statistics at Crvena zvezda.
Widzew Łódź announced that Osman Bukari is moving to Crvena zvezda on loan. The winger joined Widzew Łódź last winter from Austin FC for a record five million euros. Bukari is joining the Serbian champion and Champions League qualifiers participant on a loan that includes a purchase option. It is not clear whether Crvena zvezda will be obliged to sign Bukari permanently if certain conditions are met or what the potential transfer fee would be.
Widzew Łódź announced that Osman Bukari is moving to Crvena zvezda on loan. The winger joined Widzew Łódź last winter from Austin FC for a record five million euros. Bukari is joining the Serbian champion and Champions League qualifiers participant on a loan that includes a purchase option. It is not clear whether Crvena zvezda will be obliged to sign Bukari permanently if certain conditions are met or what the potential transfer fee would be.
Osman Bukari is returning to Red Star Belgrade two years after leaving the club for American club Austin. Bukari stated that he was really happy to be back, had waited for that moment, and was glad to be back home. He is very happy to see the stadium, the staff, the coaches, and everyone at the club again. Bukari also said that negotiations were not difficult because he had wanted to come back home since January. He had previously played for Red Star Belgrade from 2022 to 2024, after which he was sold to Austin in 2024. After Austin, he moved to Polish club Widzew Lodz, and is now returning to Red Star Belgrade.
Osman Bukari is returning to Red Star Belgrade two years after leaving the club for American club Austin. Bukari stated that he was really happy to be back, had waited for that moment, and was glad to be back home. He is very happy to see the stadium, the staff, the coaches, and everyone at the club again. Bukari also said that negotiations were not difficult because he had wanted to come back home since January. He had previously played for Red Star Belgrade from 2022 to 2024, after which he was sold to Austin in 2024. After Austin, he moved to Polish club Widzew Lodz, and is now returning to Red Star Belgrade.
Rumours about a quick exit for Osman Bukari from Widzew Łódź were intensified by Aleksandar Vuković's reluctance to use the 27-year-old, who has been linked with a return to Crvena zvezda. However, in an interview with 'Interia', club owner Robert Dobrzycki stated that Bukari will remain at Widzew Łódź and that the club plans to play with him in the next season.
Rumours about a quick exit for Osman Bukari from Widzew Łódź were intensified by Aleksandar Vuković's reluctance to use the 27-year-old, who has been linked with a return to Crvena zvezda. However, in an interview with 'Interia', club owner Robert Dobrzycki stated that Bukari will remain at Widzew Łódź and that the club plans to play with him in the next season.
Osman Bukari stated in an interview with 'Meridian Sport' that he would like to return to Crvena Zvezda. He also said that Serbia is his home and Crvena Zvezda is his club. The Serbian club is reportedly showing considerable interest in such a move. 'Meridian Sport' considers this an indication from Bukari of his approval for the transfer.
Osman Bukari stated in an interview with 'Meridian Sport' that he would like to return to Crvena Zvezda. He also said that Serbia is his home and Crvena Zvezda is his club. The Serbian club is reportedly showing considerable interest in such a move. 'Meridian Sport' considers this an indication from Bukari of his approval for the transfer.
The newly crowned Serbian champions Crvena zvezda are interested in bringing back 27-year-old winger Osman Bukari, who is currently not playing a significant role at his club, Widzew Łódź. Crvena zvezda is attempting to use the player's continuously decreasing value to facilitate his return. Bukari is reportedly considered a potential high-profile summer signing to strengthen the Serbian team's squad for their Champions League campaign. While there were previous reports that Widzew wanted to end their association with the Ghanaian international, a club spokesperson later denied these, stating that no such discussions were taking place. Bukari, who has 19 caps and 3 goals for Ghana, joined the Polish club in January 2026 and has a contract until 2030. His current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Recent reports from April 2026 suggest Widzew Łódź expects a fee of €2.5-3 million for the player. His move from Austin to Widzew Łódź in January 2026 was reportedly for a fee between €5 million and €5.55 million, while his transfer from Crvena Zvezda to Austin in July 2024 was for a reported €7 million.
The newly crowned Serbian champions Crvena zvezda are interested in bringing back 27-year-old winger Osman Bukari, who is currently not playing a significant role at his club, Widzew Łódź. Crvena zvezda is attempting to use the player's continuously decreasing value to facilitate his return. Bukari is reportedly considered a potential high-profile summer signing to strengthen the Serbian team's squad for their Champions League campaign. While there were previous reports that Widzew wanted to end their association with the Ghanaian international, a club spokesperson later denied these, stating that no such discussions were taking place. Bukari, who has 19 caps and 3 goals for Ghana, joined the Polish club in January 2026 and has a contract until 2030. His current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Recent reports from April 2026 suggest Widzew Łódź expects a fee of €2.5-3 million for the player. His move from Austin to Widzew Łódź in January 2026 was reportedly for a fee between €5 million and €5.55 million, while his transfer from Crvena Zvezda to Austin in July 2024 was for a reported €7 million.
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