Lechia Gdansk is close to signing young striker Kevin Dodaj, with a transfer fee potentially reaching €650,000. The club, currently 17th in I Liga with 1 point from three games, is seeking a solution to reverse its poor start.
Who does Lechia want to strengthen?
Kevin Dodaj, a 23‑year‑old Albanian international, is currently contracted to CSKA Sofia but has been on loan at Vllaznia Skodra. According to Albanian portal Shkodra Sport, his move to Lechia is becoming more realistic, and the €650,000 price tag would make him the fourth most expensive signing in the club's history.
Why is this move important?
Lechia Gdansk has not won any matches yet (0W‑1D‑2L) and has conceded 8 goals while scoring only 2, resulting in a -6 goal difference. Coach Władysław Łupaszko stresses the need for fresh options after injuries to Bogdan Wjunnick and Rifet Kapic. Dodaj could add attacking dynamism and help the team climb out of the lower table.
What are the financial terms?
Out of the €650,000 fee, €90,000 would go to FK Vllaznia, Dodaj's first professional club. This shows Lechia's willingness to invest in a young talent despite limited resources after relegation.
What lies ahead for Lechia?
If the transfer succeeds, Kevin Dodaj will join the squad before the next fixture against Arka Gdynia (home, 2026‑10‑17), a team sitting fifth in the table. This will be a crucial test for the new striker and a chance to change the club's fortunes, which are currently 8 points behind leaders Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki.
Lechia Gdansk hopes to finalize the deal quickly, giving coach Łupaszko more options in the battle to return to the top tier.
