Lechia Gdansk have completed the signing of Romanian striker Vladislav Blanuta from Dynamo Kyiv. The club announced the acquisition on Thursday, August 29, confirming the 24-year-old has signed a contract running until June 30, 2031.
According to a report by Futbol.pl, the transfer fee is around €1.5 million. Blanuta arrives to fill the void left by Tomas Bobcek, who departed for Italian side Frosinone earlier in the window. This is a significant offensive reinforcement for the White-Greens ahead of a busy period you can track on our fixtures page.
Who is Lechia's new striker?
Vladislav Blanuta is a product of the famed Slavia Prague academy. As a teenager, he moved to Italian club Pescara, where he eventually made his first-team debut. He continued his career in Romania with FC Universitatea Craiova and Universitatea Cluj before a €2 million move to Dynamo Kyiv in 2025.
His time in Ukraine was brief and marred by controversy. Dynamo fans never accepted him after old social media posts surfaced that suggested pro-Russian sympathies. Despite the player publicly stating he did not support the aggression against Ukraine, he failed to regain trust. He made just 11 appearances for the Kyiv giants, scoring one goal in the Conference League.
Why was Lechia interested in signing him?
Blanuta had previously been linked with several top Polish clubs, including Legia Warsaw, Rakow Czestochowa, and Wieczysta Krakow. It was Lechia Gdansk who ended the speculation, securing a player meant to directly replace Bobcek.
The Gdańsk-based club needed a quick and effective solution up front. The Blanuta deal was finalized just before the window closed, underlining the board's determination. Looking at the current squad, Lechia now has greater depth in attack, which will be vital in the coming weeks.
How will his arrival affect the team's tactics?
Blanuta is a central striker who operates well inside the penalty area. His style could complement the more mobile wingers already in Lechia's squad. The manager must now decide how best to integrate the new player into the starting lineup.
It's worth checking the team's stats to see where a lack of efficiency was previously noted. The Romanian's arrival also allows for rotation and freshness in attack, especially during the congested autumn schedule. His finishing ability will be key in matches where the team creates fewer chances.
What are the contract and financial details of the deal?
The contract running until mid-2031 gives Lechia a long-term perspective with the player. The fee of approximately €1.5 million represents a significant investment but fits within the club's budget, particularly following the sale of Bobcek.
This shows Lechia is willing to pay for players who can strengthen the first team immediately. The club is consistently building a squad for future seasons, and Blanuta is intended to be a key part of it. His first potential official match for his new club could be a league fixture scheduled for September 13.
