Legia Warszawa Reshapes Roster: Winter Window Hits Full Throttle
WARSAW – With the Ekstraklasa winter break drawing to a close, Legia Warszawa’s management is working overtime to fine-tune the squad for a decisive spring campaign. From confirmed departures to high-stakes rumors involving Turkish and Italian giants, the corridors of Łazienkowska 3 are buzzing with activity.
The New Guard: Arrivals and Potential Signings
While the footballing department is focused on reinforcements, the Legia Basketball wing made headlines earlier this week by officially signing guard D.J. Brewton on January 22. Brewton is expected to provide an immediate scoring spark for the indoor squad.
On the pitch, the “Wojskowi” are scouting for firepower and stability:
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Samed Baždar: Rumors are heating up regarding the Real Zaragoza forward. The 21-year-old Serbian talent is reportedly high on Legia’s shortlist to bolster an attack that has occasionally lacked a clinical edge this term.
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Franko Kovačević: The NK Celje striker has been a name in the mix, though recent reports suggest a tug-of-war with Hungarian giants Ferencváros. Legia remains observant as they seek a versatile secondary striker.
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Otto Hindrich: The club has already moved to secure its future between the sticks, bringing in the 23-year-old Romanian goalkeeper from CFR Cluj to provide direct competition for the starting spot.
The Departures: Trimming the Fringes
To make room for new faces, Legia has seen some notable exits this month:
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Marco Burch: The Swiss center-back has officially moved to Servette GC. After a stint that saw him struggle for consistent minutes, the free transfer allows Burch a fresh start in his home country.
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Noah Weißhaupt: The German winger’s loan spell came to an end on January 4, and he has since returned to his parent club, SC Freiburg, in the Bundesliga.
Rumor Mill: High-Profile Exits?
The most significant headlines involve two of Legia’s defensive stalwarts who are attracting major international attention:
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Kacper Tobiasz: The young goalkeeper is reportedly a primary target for Turkish side Samsunspor. With his contract expiring in mid-2026, Legia may look to cash in now—demanding a fee in the region of €1M—rather than risk losing him for free in the summer.
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Steve Kapuadi: The imposing center-back is being tracked by Serie A clubs, with Genoa and Torino both rumored to be monitoring his status. Having recently extended his contract until 2028, Legia is in a strong bargaining position if an official bid arrives from Italy.
Looking Ahead
Legia’s winter friendlies—including a recent 3–3 thriller against Sparta Prague—suggest a team that is finding its rhythm but still looking for defensive balance. They will need to finalize these moves quickly as the Ekstraklasa returns on February 1 with a home clash against Korona Kielce.
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