Steve Kapuadi Close to Blockbuster Transfer from Legia Warsaw to Widzew Łódź

Steve Kapuadi, a defender for Legia Warsaw, is extremely close to moving to Widzew Łódź. The decision is expected soon, and the transfer is considered one of the most high-profile moves in this year's transfer window. The transfer rivalry between Legia Warsaw and Widzew Łódź has a long history, dating back to the 1990s, when both clubs regularly clashed in the fight for the Polish championship and the best players. According to the latest reports, Legia's board has finally agreed to sell the player to the Łódź rival, although it had hesitated for several days before conducting such a transaction. The information was contradictory – as recently as February 23, there were reports that Legia was hesitating, but later that same evening, media reported that the club had finally said "yes". This opens the way to finalizing the transfer, which is set to be a record expenditure in the history of transactions between Ekstraklasa clubs, although for Widzew itself, the highest cost remains the acquisition of Osman Bukari. The player reportedly waited a long time for the green light from Warsaw, and in the new club, he is set to receive a significant salary increase. The transfer fee is not officially known, but it is said to be high enough to convince Legia's board to sell a key player to a direct competitor. częściowo prawdziwe: The information about Legia's agreement comes from later press reports on February 23. Earlier sources from the same day indicated hesitation, suggesting a rapid change in stance or incomplete information. (Doniesienia medialne) The transfer, however, is controversial. Artur Wichniarek, a former player and now commentator, sharply criticized the idea of Widzew bringing in Kapuadi. Wichniarek points to mistakes in the Łódź club's transfer policy, questioning the sense of such an expensive reinforcement in this specific position. In his opinion, the funds allocated for Kapuadi could have been spent more rationally on other players who would better fit the team's needs. This criticism adds spice to the whole affair and shows divided opinions among fans and experts regarding the wisdom of this investment. „Widzew popełnia błąd za błędem. Zamiast budować zespół logicznie, rzuca się na każdą okazję, która wydaje się atrakcyjna, nie patrząc na realne potrzeby drużyny.” (Widzew is making mistake after mistake. Instead of building a team logically, they jump at every opportunity that seems attractive, without looking at the team's real needs.) — Artur Wichniarek For Legia, selling Kapuadi would mean losing an important defensive player, which would force the club to seek a replacement on the market. For Widzew, this is a huge investment and a clear signal of ambition to return to the top of the Ekstraklasa. Fans of both clubs are eagerly awaiting official confirmation, which is expected any day now. However, the success of the transfer will only be judged by Kapuadi's on-field performance in his new team's colors.