In November 2022, Canadian businessman Alex Haditaghi knocked on the door of Pogoni Szczecin with a proposal to invest in the club. Since then, the situation around the Szczecin squad has become more and more complicated. Moreover, the negotiations were unsuccessful and the club remained in crisis.
According to Goal.pl portal, the Canadian resigned from taking over the club due to "uncertainties about the transparency and management of the club". This means that Pogoni Szczecin remains without a fresh investor, which could have far-reaching consequences for the club.
Jakub Seweryn of Sport.pl wrote that “the subject of selling Pogoni seems more likely than always in fresh years.” However, unsuccessful negotiations with the Canadian made the situation even more complicated at the club.
Kamil Grosicki, Captain of Pogoni Szczecin, besides expressed his opinion on the subject. In an interview with Daniel Trzepacz, Grosicki said he was “broken about what is happening”, but “I inactive believe that this fresh year will be better for us than the erstwhile year.”
The results of Pogoni Szczecin late are not awesome either. In the autumn round, the squad led by Robert Kolendowicz is only eighth in the table, with 27 points on the record. Grosicki, who played 20 games this season, scored 4 goals and recorded 7 assists, has a contract ending June 30 next year.
Chase Szczecin: crisis just before the season
As we know, Pogoni Szczecin has been facing financial problems for a long time. According to the data, the club's debt is even respective million zlotys. The fresh unsuccessful negotiations with the Canadian have made the situation even more complicated at the club.
In this situation, the club faces a decision on the future of its operation. Will Pogoni Szczecin be able to recover from the crisis and regain its erstwhile position in the Polish extraclass? Time will tell.
Kamil Grosicki: leader on the turf and on the summits
Kamil Grosicki, as captain of Pogoni Szczecin, is not only a leader on the turf, but besides an crucial ambassador to the club. His opinion on the situation in the club is crucial as he is 1 of the club's top footballers.
In his career, Grosicki played 20 games in the extraclass, scored 4 goals and recorded 7 assists. His contract expires next year, is an crucial subject for the club. Will Grosicki stay in the Szczecin Pogoni, or will he go to another club? The final decision depends on the improvement of the club.
The situation of Pogoni Szczecin: crisis in numbers
* 27 points – number of points scored by Pogoni Szczecin in the fall round
* 20 games – number of matches played by Kamil Grosicki this season
* 4 goals – number of goals scored by Kamil Grosicki this season
* 7 assists – number of assists won by Kamil Grosicki this season
* June 30 – expiration date of Kamil Grosicki's contract
* respective million PLN – the size of the debt of Pogoni Szczecin
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