Lechia Gdansk have sold Ivan Zelizko to Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad. The Ukrainian midfielder has signed a three-season contract with his new employer, ending his three-year spell in Gdańsk.
The transfer was first reported by WP SportoweFakty. Zelizko was a key player for the team in recent seasons, making 89 appearances, scoring 13 goals, and providing 9 assists. His departure is another significant change in the Lechia squad, which has begun a rebuild following relegation from the PKO Ekstraklasa. The club had already offloaded Tomas Bobcek, sold to Frosinone, and loaned Bohdan Wjunnyk to Legia Warszawa with an option to buy.
What are the terms of Ivan Zelizko's transfer?
Ivan Zelizko has signed a three-season contract with Ludogorets Razgrad. The transfer was completed on a permanent basis, marking a definitive end to the Ukrainian midfielder's time at Lechia. The Gdańsk club, according to WP SportoweFakty, received a significant fee for the player, estimated at 4 million euros. These funds could be important for Lechia's transfer budget as the club adjusts its finances after dropping to the I Liga. The Bulgarian buyer, currently second in the league and four points behind leaders Levski Sofia, was seeking reinforcements for their title challenge.
What is Lechia Gdansk's current league situation?
The sale of Zelizko comes at a difficult time for Lechia in domestic competition. After seven matchdays in the I Liga, the Gdańsk team sits in 15th place with just seven points. Their goal difference stands at 8 scored and 13 conceded. This means Lechia are already eight points behind league leaders Pogoń Grod. Mazowiecki. The team's form is unstable, as shown by their recent sequence of results over the last five games: loss, two wins, another loss, and a draw. The current state of the squad can be tracked on our stats page.
What did Ivan Zelizko say about his transfer?
The new Ludogorets Razgrad player expressed satisfaction with the move. "Ludogorets is a big club and a well-known brand in Europe," said Ivan Zelizko. "My transfer to this team is a serious step forward in my career." For the Ukrainian footballer, this represents a sporting step up, as he joins a regular participant in European competitions and a multiple-time domestic champion. Media also reported interest in Zelizko from Italian side Udinese Calcio, but ultimately the offer from the Bulgarian giants won out.
When is Lechia's next fixture?
Lechia Gdansk must focus on improving their league results. The next opportunity comes on October 17, 2026, when the white-and-greens will face Arka Gdynia at home. The opponent is in a high fifth place in the table, making it an extremely difficult encounter. Before this clash, the coach and board must use the transfer funds to strengthen the squad and reverse the unfavorable trend. The full schedule of Lechia's upcoming matches is available on the fixtures page. Ivan Zelizko's transfer to Ludogorets Razgrad was finalized on the basis of a three-year contract.
