ŁKS Łódź announced that German attacking midfielder Sebastian Ernst, 31, will not play for the club next season. The club stated that they are currently looking for a solution that will allow him to continue his career at another club, just one year after he joined the team. In the 2025/2026 season in the Betclic 1 Liga, Ernst made 26 appearances, scored 1 goal, and provided 2 assists. His contract was due to expire on June 30, 2027, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €100k.