Lechia Gdansk ended its partnership with Dawid Kurminowski, who is about to sign a three‑year contract with PS Kalamata, a new side in the Greek league. The decision came after relegation from the top tier, and the club could no longer afford his salary in I Liga.
What happened?
Sportstonoto.gr reported that Kurminowski is one step away from finalising the deal with Kalamata, a team that earned promotion to the Greek Super League in the 2025/26 season. Formalities are completed, and the 27‑year‑old striker is set to become one of Kalamata's key signings. Last season he played for Lechia Gdansk, scoring four goals in 26 matches, but after the club's drop he terminated his contract.
Why did Lechia make this move?
The club exercised a release clause after losing the battle to stay in the Ekstraklasa. Management admitted it could not afford Kurminowski's wages in I Liga, so the player became a free agent. This step aims to cut costs and give younger players a chance, though it means losing an experienced forward.
What does this mean for Lechia?
Lechia Gdansk currently sits 17th in I Liga, 0 points after one loss. The team has scored 0 and conceded 3 goals, a -3 goal difference. They are 3 points behind leaders Chrobry Glogow. The next fixture is an away clash with Puszcza Niepolomice (14th) on 24 October 2026. Losing Kurminowski adds pressure on the coaching staff to find new attacking solutions.
What’s next?
PS Kalamata will kick off the 2026/27 season with a home game against Aris Saloniki. Kurminowski will have the chance to prove himself in the Greek Super League, while Lechia must act quickly in the transfer market to strengthen its attack before upcoming I Liga matches.
