Zagłębie Lubin wrapped up the summer transfer rush by adding a new striker – Filip Szymczak, who signed a five‑year deal on 2026‑07‑10. The move, estimated at around €250,000, was announced after the Polish forward returned from Belgium’s Royal Charleroi SC, where he failed to score in 21 appearances.

Who is Filip Szymczak?

Filip Szymczak began his career at Warta Poznań and joined Lech Poznań’s academy in 2013. He made his first‑team debut for the Kolejorz in February 2020. Despite a few promising outings, he never cemented a regular spot and spent the 2025/26 season on loan in Belgium, without finding the net. Two loan spells at GKS Katowice and numerous youth appearances for Lech round out his résumé.

Why did Zagłębie choose Szymczak?

The club needed fresh firepower after several offensive departures in the summer of 2026. Szymczak, though goalless in Belgium, has Ekstraklasa experience and is only 23 – a gamble on potential. Coach Tomasz Kaczmarek highlighted that the young striker will bring energy and fight for every ball in the box.

What are the contract details?

The deal runs until the end of June 2029, giving Zagłębie three full seasons to develop the talent. Salary details remain private, but the transfer fee is estimated at €250,000, a reasonable sum for a player of his age and dual‑league background.

What’s next in the transfer window?

Zagłębie Lubin is eyeing further reinforcements – names like Krisztian Bari from MSK Žilina and free agent Bartosz Bialek have been mentioned. On the outgoing side, Marcel Reguła may head to RC Strasbourg. Szymczak’s arrival is the first of several moves aimed at preparing the squad for a European‑competition push in the 2026/27 season.