Rafał Gikiewicz, speaking on the Meczyki.pl channel, revealed that during advanced negotiations with Zagłębie Lubin in the summer, he wanted to earn 5 thousand euros per month. He stated that the idea he did not move because of money is nonsense, explaining his desired salary after tax would be 12 thousand zlotys, a figure he thinks no goalkeeper in the Ekstraklasa earns. According to Gikiewicz, the transfer did not happen because the club's supervisory board was not convinced and did not give its approval. The goalkeeper added that there was no offer for him to accept as the board thought for a very long time.

Rafał Gikiewicz, no longer first or second choice at Widzew Łódź, received permission for a transfer and could have joined Zagłębie Lubin in the last days of the transfer window. All parties agreed, but internal turmoil and changes within Zagłębie Lubin's management caused delays, and the transfer was not finalized in time. Source: widzewtomy.net.

Rafał Gikiewicz's tenure at Widzew Łódź may be drawing to a close, as the club has reportedly arranged to mutually terminate his contract if he receives an acceptable offer. The 37-year-old Polish goalkeeper was recently in discussions with Zagłębie Lubin, and a transfer was thought to be very near completion. Coach Leszek Ojrzyński had given his consent for the move, and the keeper was amenable to a salary reduction. In the end, the transfer did not materialize, according to Tomasz Włodarczyk of Meczyki.pl. Włodarczyk also affirmed that the club and player had already agreed on the terms for a potential contract termination. The goalkeeper's situation is still unresolved, and he could secure a new club shortly. His contract with Widzew Łódź is valid until June 30, 2026, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value at €250k.