Sam Greenwood Transfer from Leeds United to Pogoń Szczecin
Sam Greenwood joined Pogon Szczecin directly from Leeds United. The transfer set a record for the club. The move is described as significant, with the club's vice president, Tan Kesler, commenting that Greenwood will be an example for other English players and is considered a key player. The transfer is seen as the start of a new trend, encouraging movement between England and Poland. Greenwood has already made his official debut for Pogon Szczecin. The transfer fee is reported as over two million euros.
Sam Greenwood transferred from Leeds United to Pogoń Szczecin for 2 million euro in the summer of 2025.
Sam Greenwood has made a surprising transfer to Pogoń Szczecin. The club's owner, Alex Haditaghi, mentioned that Greenwood was persuaded by the chance to make history at the club. Greenwood was reportedly willing to accept a much lower salary than he had at Leeds United, countering rumors that financial incentives were the driving force behind his decision. Although the exact transfer fee was not revealed, it is suggested that the total package makes Greenwood the most expensive player in Pogoń Szczecin's history and possibly in the history of Ekstraklasa. All formalities have been finalized, and Greenwood is set to be available for the upcoming match against Raków Częstochowa.
Sam Greenwood has completed mandatory medical tests before his move from Leeds United to Pogoń Szczecin, as reported by Tomasz Włodarczyk from Meczyki.pl. He will be officially presented on Wednesday evening. This is a permanent move after previous loans to Middlesbrough and Preston North End. The transfer fee is between 1.8 and 2 million euros plus a significant percentage of any future sale. This will be Pogoń Szczecin's most expensive purchase in history, surpassing the previous record of 900 thousand euros for Wahan Biczachczjan from MŠK Žilina.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Pogoń Szczecin is set to acquire Sam Greenwood from Leeds United for a fee around four million euros, potentially setting a new transfer record for the Polish league. However, Daniel Trzepacz from Pogonsportnet.pl suggested that the actual fee will be much lower. Sam Greenwood is currently undergoing medical tests before joining Pogoń Szczecin, as reported by Szymon Janczyk from Weszlo.com, with the potential for record-breaking salary in Ekstraklasa.
Sam Greenwood, a 23-year-old English midfielder, is currently undergoing medical tests in Szczecin as Pogoń Szczecin plans to bring him on board with a three-year contract and an option for an additional year. Reports indicate that this contract could be the most lucrative in the history of the Polish Ekstraklasa. The transfer was made possible by Tan Kesler, the vice president and general manager of Pogoń, who personally traveled to the UK to persuade Greenwood to make the move. Greenwood has a history of 25 appearances in the Premier League with Leeds United and has also played on loan in the Championship for Middlesbrough and Preston North End, where he made 45 appearances last season, scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists. With a market value estimated at 4.5 million euros, he is considered one of the most valuable players in Pogoń's history. His contract with Leeds United was to expire in June 2026.
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