Iwan Żelizko, a key midfielder for Lechia Gdansk, is close to a transfer to Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad. According to reports from the outlet Futbol - Piłka nożna on September 6, 2026, the transfer fee for the player is set at around 4 million euros. Lechia is expected to receive the full amount over a two-year period.
Żelizko joined Lechia in 2023 from Latvian side Valmiera. He made 89 appearances for the Gdańsk club, scoring 13 goals and providing 9 assists. This season, he has featured only twice, with Lechia currently sitting 14th in the I Liga table after seven matches with 7 points. The team has scored 8 goals while conceding 13, leaving them 8 points behind league leaders Pogoń Grod. Mazowiecki.
What are the details of Iwan Żelizko's transfer?
Futbol - Piłka nożna reported that negotiations for Żelizko's move to Ludogorets are at an advanced stage. The 4 million euro fee is to be paid in two instalments, providing Lechia with some financial stability. This marks another key player departing the club recently. Previous departures include Tomas Bobcek, Aleksandar Cirković, Maksym Diaczuk, Dawid Kurminowski, Bujar Pllana, Kacper Sezonienko, Matus Vojtko, and Bohdan Wjunnyk.
Żelizko's transfer is part of a broader squad restructuring. The club is also awaiting decisions on the futures of other players like Camilo Mena and Rifet Kapić. Lechia's current squad list is available on our squad page.
What is Lechia's situation in the league?
Amid this transfer activity, Lechia Gdansk finds itself in a difficult league position. The team has recorded only two wins, one draw, and four losses so far. Their recent form, noted as LWWLD, shows some improvement after a poor start, but there is still significant ground to make up. The club has a negative goal difference of -5.
The team's next test will be a derby match against Arka Gdynia scheduled for October 17, 2026. The match will be played at Lechia's home ground, with their rivals currently occupying 5th place in the table. The full match schedule can be found on the fixtures page.
What does this sale mean for the club's budget?
The sale of Iwan Żelizko for 4 million euros represents a significant financial injection for Lechia Gdansk.
For the player himself, it's a chance to compete in European competitions, as Ludogorets regularly features in Champions League and Europa League qualifiers. Żelizko, who was one of the leaders at Lechia, can develop in a new environment in Bulgaria. The current I Liga table, where Lechia is fighting to improve its position, can be followed on the standings page.
Lechia Gdansk will face Arka Gdynia on October 17 in another important match of the season.
