Pogoń Szczecin has firmly rejected Kamil Grosicki's attempt to secure a transfer away from the club during the current Ekstraklasa season. The reserve player's desire for a move was reported this week by journalist Piotr Wołosik on the "Ofensywni" program, with the story covered by Przegląd Sportowy Onet.
Why did Grosicki want to leave Pogoń Szczecin?
Kamil Grosicki currently finds himself as a backup player in coach Kosta Runjaic's squad. He has managed only 56 minutes of playing time across the first three league matches of the campaign. This limited role within a team sitting seventh with eight points after five games is understood to be the primary source of his dissatisfaction. Grosicki was seeking a new challenge that would offer him regular first-team football.
His representatives reportedly probed a potential return to his former club, Jagiellonia Białystok. However, Jagiellonia's management indicated they had other transfer priorities and did not see a place for the experienced winger in their current plans. This wasn't Grosicki's first recent attempt to change clubs, as earlier negotiations with Wieczysta Kraków also ended in failure.
How did Pogoń Szczecin respond to the transfer request?
The Pogoń Szczecin board took a hard line against Grosicki's exit attempt. The club refused to grant permission for any talks with potential suitors, effectively blocking any transfer. This decision indicates that, despite his reduced role, the experienced player is still considered part of the squad's plans. Piotr Wołosik summarized the situation succinctly: "Ciekawa historia, która jednak na pewno się nie ziści" ("An interesting story that certainly will not come to fruition").
The club must now manage squad rotation considering the absence of the currently sidelined Rajmund Molnár. The full squad status can be followed on our squad page. The team's next test is a league fixture against Wisła Płock.
What are Grosicki's prospects at the club now?
The transfer block leaves Kamil Grosicki facing the necessity of accepting his situation in Szczecin. Coach Runjaic will need to find a way to use his qualities, potentially as an impact substitute in key moments. The player's situation is temporarily frozen, with the transfer window for Polish clubs now closed.
Commentator Łukasz Olkowicz, reflecting on the timeline of events, said: "A dzisiaj już ten pociąg się tak rozpędził, że już odjechał Kamilowi" ("And today that train has already gathered so much speed that it has left without Kamil"). This means the opportunity for a quick change of scenery has passed. Grosicki will remain at Pogoń at least until the next transfer window, giving him time to fight for a starting spot.
The club is now focused on building momentum for the autumn part of the season. The current standings show Pogoń has a solid foundation to compete for its seasonal objectives. The next home match is scheduled for 21 November 2026 against Śląsk Wrocław. The complete match schedule is available in the fixtures section.
