Widzew Łódź vs FC Koeln: The Transfer Saga Continues

The uncertainty surrounding Imad Rondić’s future at Widzew Łódź has taken another twist. The Bosnian striker, who has been in impressive form this season, has seemingly fallen out with the club’s management over a potential transfer to FC Koeln. But what exactly is going on behind the scenes?

The Initial Offer

It all started when Florian Plettenberg, a Sky Sport journalist, reported that FC Koeln were interested in signing Rondić and had even made an initial offer of around €1 million. However, Widzew’s president, Michał Rydz, quickly denied these claims, stating that there was no official offer on the table.

The Second Offer

Fast forward a few days, and Rydz revealed that Widzew had indeed received an official offer from FC Koeln, but it was rejected. The offer, reportedly worth €700,000, was deemed too low by the Polish club.

The Increased Offer

Undeterred by the rejection, FC Koeln have now increased their offer to over €1 million, according to reports from Meczyki.pl. However, Widzew are yet to respond to the new proposal, leaving Rondić’s future at the club uncertain.

Rondić’s Ultimatum

The Bosnian striker, who has scored 9 goals and provided 2 assists in 18 Ekstraklasa appearances this season, has taken matters into his own hands. According to Goal.pl, Rondić has threatened not to play for Widzew again if he is not granted permission to leave. He has even gone as far as to report a stomach issue ahead of the club’s upcoming match against Lech Poznań.

The Consequences

Rondić’s absence from the team could be a significant blow to Widzew, who are currently ninth in the table with 25 points. Without their star striker, they may struggle to bridge the 13-point gap to league leaders Lech Poznań.

What’s Next?

As the transfer saga continues to unfold, one thing is certain: Imad Rondić’s future at Widzew Łódź is hanging in the balance. Will FC Koeln’s increased offer be enough to persuade the Polish club to let him go, or will Rondić be forced to stay put? Only time will tell.

Key Statistics:

* Imad Rondić has scored 9 goals and provided 2 assists in 18 Ekstraklasa appearances this season.
* He has a goal-to-minute ratio of 168 minutes per goal.
* Widzew Łódź are currently ninth in the Ekstraklasa table with 25 points.
* They are 13 points behind league leaders Lech Poznań.

Sources:

* Goal.pl
* Meczyki.pl
* Sky Sport
* Widzew Łódź official website