Sensational decision. Lukas Podolski wants to buy the club he plays for
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Legendary Lukas Podolski continues to perform at a high level for Górnik Zabrze despite being 40 years old. He is now in his fourth season with the club, but his contract expires in the summer. As it turns out, the German with Polish roots has officially submitted a bid to purchase the club, according to Goal.pl.
Details: Applications for the club’s acquisition were accepted until January 31, and in the end, there were two bids. In addition to Podolski, the company Zarys, consisting of local entrepreneurs, has also shown interest in buying the club. In the coming weeks, city authorities will decide who will take ownership of Górnik.
Reminder: Podolski had previously hinted that if the opportunity arose, he would attempt to buy Górnik, which currently sits sixth in the Polish Ekstraklasa. However, many expected him to bring in a powerful investor through his connections rather than making an offer himself. This case is unique in the football world: it is extremely rare for an active player to express a desire to buy the club they currently play for.
