Lech Poznań have failed to sign midfielder Tamara Svetlin from Korona Kielce. The player revealed in an interview with wKielcach.info that transfer talks have collapsed without an agreement.
What happened?
Tamara Svetlin will not be joining Lech Poznań. The midfielder stated that he received an offer, but the club from Kielce was not satisfied with it. The matter is closed - Svetlin stressed. He still has three years left on his contract in Kielce and must respect the club’s expectations.
Last season 2025/26, Svetlin made 36 appearances for Korona. He scored two goals and provided one assist. The Transfermarkt valuation placed him at €2.5 million. Lech Poznań, currently 12th in Ekstraklasa with zero points, had been targeting midfield reinforcements.
Why it matters for Lech Poznań
Lech Poznań had been looking to bolster its midfield, with Kamil Jakubczyk from Arka Gdynia and Svetlin both linked. Jakubczyk eventually moved to Korona Kielce, but Svetlin stayed put. The transfer has collapsed - the player confirmed.
For the Poznań side, this is another unsuccessful transfer window move. Lech have already signed Mateusz Lis, Allahyar Sayyadmanesha and Terry Yegbe, but lacked the right profile in midfield. The team now sits 12th in the table with zero points after two matchdays.
What’s next for Svetlin and Korona Kielce?
Svetlin is now focused on preparing for the new campaign. I had an offer. The club wasn’t happy with it - he admitted. The player stressed that his ambitions go beyond Kielce, but his contract and the club’s expectations stood in the way.
Korona Kielce, meanwhile, gains squad stability ahead of the 2026/27 season. The side, which finished mid-table last year, can rely on a solid midfield. Lech Poznań continues its search for the right midfield reinforcement.
Lech Poznań travel to face GKS Katowice on 21 November 2026. The Poznań side currently sit 12th in Ekstraklasa with zero points after two rounds.
