Lech Poznan has sent its 21‑year‑old midfielder, Gisli Thordarson, on loan to German side FC St. Pauli, where he will spend the rest of the current season in the 2. Bundesliga. The move was completed after a medical on Thursday, and the player remains under contract with Lech until June 2029.
What happened?
Gisli Thordarson, who arrived during the 2024/25 winter window, featured in 34 matches for Lech, scoring two goals and providing two assists. During his time in Poznan he earned four caps for the Iceland national team. His loan to St. Pauli, coached by Marcel Rapp, aims to give him regular minutes in a league whose goal is an immediate return to the Bundesliga.
Why does it matter for Lech Poznan?
Lech Poznan finished the 2025 season on top of the Ekstraklasa (60 points, 16 wins, 12 draws, 6 losses) and leads Gornik Zabrze by four points. Despite losing Thordarson, the team still boasts a strong goal balance - 62 scored, 45 conceded (+17 difference). The last match on May 23, 2026 ended in a 2‑2 draw with Wisla Plock, and the recent five‑game run is 3‑2‑0 (DWWDW), showing depth but also the need for rotation in midfield.
What comes next?
Thordarson could debut as early as Sunday when St. Pauli host SpVgg Greuther Fürth. His performances in Hamburg will be monitored by Lech's staff, who hope for his return in better shape after the German season. Meanwhile, Lech's manager, in charge since 2023, will look for additional midfield options to maintain the league lead.
What are the prospects?
The loan could turn into a permanent transfer if Thordarson impresses at St. Pauli. For Lech, the priority is to keep a high level of play and continue dominating the Ekstraklasa as the 2026/27 campaign gets underway. The club has a solid squad plan, and young players like Thordarson are essential for long‑term success.
