Pogoń Szczecin lost an important midfielder, Kacper Smoliński, who ended his performances in the colors of the team from the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Smoliński joined Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała, where he is to become an important link in the center of the field. A graduate of the Szczecin academy, he was born in 2001 in Police and has been associated with Pogoń since his youngest years. He made his debut in the first team on June 29, 2020, in a league match against Cracovia. In the PKO Ekstraklasa, he gradually built his position as a universal central midfielder. In the blue-bordeaux colors, he played a total of 81 matches. This result includes 72 matches in the PKO Ekstraklasa, eight in the STS Polish Cup, and one match in the Conference League qualifiers. He scored six goals and assisted in two. With Pogoń, Smoliński twice reached for the bronze medal of the Polish championship and twice appeared in the final of the STS Polish Cup. The club in a farewell statement emphasized his contribution to the successes. Smoliński's new employer is Podbeskidzie, which announced the transfer with the slogan: 'Kacper Smoliński is Podbeskidzie's new midfielder!'. The 25-year-old joined the team on a free transfer basis. His contract is valid until June 2027 and includes a clause to extend it for a year. Podbeskidzie also informed about the second reinforcement. 24-year-old midfielder Oskar Sewerzyński, who spent the last two years at Olimpia Grudziądz, joined the team on a free transfer basis. At the same time, one of the leaders of the center of the field, Marcin Urynowicz, extended his contract with the club until 2028. The club also provided information about departures. Mateusz Kizyma, Dawid Ściuk, Bartosz Florek, Miłosz Kozik, Jarosław Czerwik, and Daniel Dziwniel will no longer represent Podbeskidzie's colors. The first three and Daniel Dziwniel are parting ways after the expiration of their contracts, Kozik and Czerwik returned to their parent clubs after the end of their loans. Pogoń Szczecin wishes Smoliński good luck in his further career. Smoliński's transfer is the first departure from the team in this transfer window. Fans of Pogoń Szczecin can expect further changes in the team's lineup. Smoliński was an important player for Pogoń Szczecin, and his departure may affect the team's game in upcoming matches. Pogoń Szczecin will have to adapt to the new situation and find the right solutions to maintain its position in the league.