Lechia Gdańsk signs Euro U-19 medalist Danyło Małow
Lechia Gdańsk has bolstered their squad for the 2026/27 Ekstraklasa season with the signing of 19-year-old Ukrainian left-back Danyło Małow. The defender, who recently won bronze at the UEFA Under-19 European Championship, completed a successful medical and signed a five-year contract running until 30 June 2031. The deal was finalized despite a transfer fee - Małow still had two years left on his contract with Olimpija Ljubljana. With all possible bonuses included, the transfer could exceed half a million euros.
Lechia Gdańsk currently sit 16th in the Ekstraklasa with 38 points from 34 games (12 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses), 22 points behind leaders Lech Poznań. The team has lost their last five matches in a row (LLLLL) and were beaten 2-3 at Nieciecza on 23 May 2026. In the 2025/26 spring round, the Ukrainian defender had played on loan for Armenian side Gandzasar Kapan, but it was on the junior stage where he truly stood out.
Who is Danyło Małow?
Born in 2007, Danyło Małow is a product of the Ukrainian youth academy system. At the UEFA Under-19 Euros in May 2026 on Welsh pitches, he helped Ukraine claim bronze. The young side topped their group by beating Croatia, Serbia and Italy before falling 1-2 to Germany in the semi-final after extra-time. That run booked Ukraine’s place at the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. Małow himself was named to the tournament’s all-star XI, underscoring his quality.
While he made limited senior appearances on loan at Gandzasar Kapan last term, his move to Lechia Gdańsk offers a clear path to regular Ekstraklasa minutes - provided the current transfer ban is lifted.
Dominik Skiba joins Lechia Gdańsk training
Lechia Gdańsk aren’t stopping at one signing. For several days now, 19-year-old Dominik Skiba has been training with the first team under head coach Władysław Łupaszko. Skiba, the former top scorer of the Central Junior League U-19 with Górnik Zabrze, was recommended by Roman Kaczkor, a longtime Lechia scout now at Górnik. His arrival comes as the club gears up for the new Ekstraklasa campaign amid a transfer embargo.
What’s next for Lechia Gdańsk?
The big question remains: when will Małow and Skiba make their official debuts for Lechia Gdańsk? The club is still under a transfer ban, meaning new registrations for league games are currently blocked. Still, integrating the new arrivals into training is a positive step that could pay dividends down the line.
Lechia Gdańsk sit 16th in the Ekstraklasa table with 38 points, 22 adrift of leaders Lech Poznań. The team has failed to win any of their last five matches (LLLLL) and were beaten 2-3 at Nieciecza on 23 May 2026. The 2026/27 season looks set to be a tough one, but fresh reinforcements could help turn the tide.
