Raków Częstochowa Signals willingness to Negotiate Papszun Transfer to Legia warsaw
Częstochowa, Poland - november 29, 2023, 09:00 CET – Following a decisive 4-1 victory over Rapid vienna in teh UEFA europa Conference League, Raków Częstochowa has indicated a readiness to engage in transfer talks with Legia Warsaw concerning head coach Marek Papszun. The club has publicly stated its intention to facilitate a potential departure for Papszun, demonstrating a willingness to reach a mutually agreeable solution.
This progress arrives amid speculation regarding Papszun’s future and marks a important shift in Raków’s previously firm stance on the coach’s contract. The outcome of these negotiations could reshape the landscape of polish Ekstraklasa, impacting both clubs’ ambitions for the remainder of the 2023/24 season and beyond.
Raków officials have clarified the evolution of contractual agreements surrounding Papszun’s availability. Initially, the club maintained that Papszun would not be permitted to join another Polish club, with any departure limited to opportunities involving national team positions, roles with comparable or higher-ranked international sides, or transfers to leading foreign clubs.
though, during recent contract negotiations – culminating in Papszun’s renewed agreement with Raków – this position was altered. According to a statement from the Częstochowa club, the revised contract removed the “gentleman’s agreement” restricting moves within Poland and instead stipulated a clause allowing for a free transfer to any international destination.
“Marek Papszun never had a gentleman’s agreement permitting a move to another Polish club. In fact, it was explicitly stated that Raków would not consent to such a transfer,” a club representative confirmed. “That gentleman’s agreement was only intended for departures to the Polish national team, other national teams of similar or higher standing, and top foreign clubs. During negotiations, this was changed to a less favorable version for Raków, allowing for a free transfer abroad, and it was formally written into the contract.”
Negotiations between Raków and Legia are now entering a critical phase, with Raków awaiting a formal offer from the Warsaw-based club. Sources indicate that both sides are likely to compromise, possibly meeting “in the middle” regarding a transfer fee, as previously reported on November 22, 2023.
