Striker Karol Angielski has left Pogoń Szczecin after the club terminated his contract by mutual agreement. The player, who joined in January 2026, fell out of manager Oscar Garcia's plans and is now close to securing a move to a new club.
The news was reported by the portal Weszło, citing club sources. Angielski made 11 appearances for Pogoń, starting seven of them, and scored one goal. Since Garcia took over the team this season, he has not been included in a single matchday squad. The club bid farewell to the player with an official statement: "Karol, dziękujemy za reprezentowanie granatowo-bordowych barw i życzymy powodzenia oraz wielu sukcesów w dalszej karierze!"
Why did Pogoń decide to part ways?
The decision came after a clear shift in the striker hierarchy under the new manager. Oscar Garcia, who took charge before the start of the current campaign, did not see a role for Angielski in his system from the outset. This left both the club and the player needing a solution. A mutual termination of the contract proved to be the fastest and most beneficial path for all parties. Angielski can seek a fresh challenge, while Pogoń free up a squad place and likely some of the wage budget. The current team roster can be viewed on our squad page.
How did Angielski's short stint in Szczecin look?
The forward joined Pogoń in the January 2026 transfer window from Cypriot side AEK Larnaca. He was meant to bolster the attack, but his impact on the team's play was limited. His sole goal for the navy and burgundy side came in one of the spring matches, but he failed to cement a regular starting spot. His 11 appearances were a mix of substitute cameos and brief spells, which did not meet the expectations surrounding his transfer. Now, after just six months, his chapter by the Oder River is over.
Where could Karol Angielski play next?
According to media reports, including from portal Weszło, the 27-year-old striker is already very close to finding a new club. The most likely destination appears to be a return to Cyprus, where he spent previous seasons and could quickly regain form. Talks are said to be advanced, although no specific team name has been disclosed yet. For Angielski, the priority now is regular playing time, which he could not be guaranteed in Szczecin.
How does this affect Pogoń's plans ahead of the autumn?
Parting ways with Angielski is Pogoń's first squad move as the transfer window draws to a close. The Szczecin club is preparing for an important home fixture against Wisła Płock on September 7th, which will be a test after a series of draws. In their last five Ekstraklasa matches, Pogoń have recorded one win, three draws, and one loss (sequence DDDWL). Their most recent outing was a 0-0 away draw with Zagłębie Lubin on Saturday, August 29th. The current league table and fixture schedule can be checked on our standings and fixtures pages. For manager Garcia, the focus now is working with the existing group to improve offensive efficiency before the autumn part of the season.
