Benfica Lisbon signs Jakub Kaminski from FC Cologne for €20 million
Polish winger Jakub Kaminski (24) is moving from German club FC Cologne to Portuguese side Benfica Lisbon for €20 million, triggered by a release clause. The transfer, completed before Cologne's training begins July 13, earns Cologne a €14.5 million profit after exercising a €5.5 million purchase option from Wolfsburg just two months ago. Kaminski, who scored 7 goals and had 5 assists last season, will sign a five-year contract with Benfica, choosing them over Brighton and RB Leipzig. Cologne plans to reinvest the full fee into multiple new signings.
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Cologne's €20 Million Coup: Jakub Kaminski Signs with Benfica Until 2031
1. FC Köln has completed the second most expensive departure in club history, selling Polish winger Jakub Kaminski (24) to Benfica Lisbon for a fixed transfer fee of €20 million. Kaminski signed a contract with the Portuguese club until 2031. The transfer represents a significant profit for Cologne, who had only signed Kaminski from VfL Wolfsburg for €5.5 million in May. Sports boss Thomas Kessler praised Kaminski's contributions, noting he helped save FC from relegation and restored the club's image as a place where top stars can revive their careers. The club plans to reinvest the funds into the squad, with interest in Mexico captain Edson Alvarez (28) from West Ham already public. At least five more new signings are expected for the upcoming Bundesliga season. Kaminski expressed gratitude to FC and the city of Cologne, stating the move offers him the opportunity to take the next step at an internationally competing club.
BILD - SportCologne Nears Record Kaminski Transfer Coup with 14.5 Million Euro Profit
1. FC Köln is on the verge of completing a historic transfer deal involving Polish winger Jakub Kaminski, who is set to join Benfica Lisbon. The club will realize a profit of approximately 14.5 million euros in just two months, a record for recent FC history. Kaminski, who scored 7 goals and provided 5 assists last season, was initially loaned from VfL Wolfsburg with a purchase option of 5.5 million euros. Sports director Thomas Kessler exercised that option in May, despite already having contacts with Benfica, and Kaminski's contract included a 20 million euro release clause. Benfica is now triggering that clause. The article also reports that Cologne is targeting Tottenham Hotspur talent Mikey Moore (18) as a potential successor, with Moore having spent last season on loan at Glasgow Rangers. The deal underscores Cologne's strategic use of loans and purchase options for both sporting and financial success.
BILD - SportJakub Kaminski to Join Benfica in €20 Million Transfer
Polish winger Jakub Kaminski is set to join Portuguese club Benfica from FC Cologne for a fee of 20 million euros. The 24-year-old will arrive in Portugal today to sign a five-year contract with the Lisbon-based club, despite interest from Brighton & Hove Albion and RB Leipzig. Kaminski prioritized Benfica over other suitors and will undergo medical examinations before joining manager Marco Silva's squad. The transfer is expected to be finalized shortly, marking a significant investment by Benfica in the attacking midfielder.
RecordGonçalo Feio Introduces Kuba Kaminski: 'Very Much in the Image of Pietuszewski'
This article reports that Polish winger Jakub Kaminski, currently playing for Cologne, is set to join Portuguese club Benfica as their third reinforcement of the season. Portuguese coach Gonçalo Feio, who has worked in Polish football for over a decade, presented Kaminski, comparing him to player Pietuszewski. The transfer appears finalized, with Kaminski possibly arriving in Portugal imminently. The article also briefly mentions Benfica's interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Equi Fernández and the potential departure of winger Tiago Gouveia. Analyst Sérgio Krithinas is quoted describing Kaminski as a 'work machine' who has even raised his voice regarding Polish star Robert Lewandowski in the national team context.
RecordBenfica closes signing of Jakub Kaminski; Polish winger could arrive in Portugal tomorrow
Portuguese football club Benfica has finalized the signing of Polish winger Jakub Kaminski as their third reinforcement for the 2026-27 season. According to Portuguese sports daily Record, the transfer is complete and Kaminski could arrive in Portugal as early as tomorrow. The article includes comments from Portuguese coach Gonçalo Feio, who worked over a decade in Polish football and compared Kaminski to another player, Pietuszewski. Kaminski, who plays for German club Cologne, is described as a 'work machine' by journalist Sérgio Krithinas, who noted that Kaminski has even raised his voice regarding teammate Robert Lewandowski in the Polish national team. Additionally, the article mentions that Benfica is monitoring other targets, including Argentine midfielder Equi Fernández from Bayer Leverkusen and that winger Tiago Gouveia is attracting interest from other clubs as he prepares to leave Benfica.
RecordFC Cologne Star Jakub Kaminski Nears €20 Million Move to Benfica Lisbon
1. FC Cologne's Polish winger Jakub Kaminski (24) is on the verge of a €20 million transfer to Portuguese club Benfica Lisbon, according to BILD. The deal is expected to close before Cologne's training begins on July 13, triggered by a release clause in his contract. This comes as a surprise shift from previous rumors linking him to Brighton & Hove Albion of the English Premier League, which Kaminski had described as his dream league. Benfica, eyeing a left winger, is now in advanced talks. Cologne's management, having only recently exercised their purchase option on Kaminski, is prepared to lose the player due to the mandatory clause and plans to reinvest the full €20 million into signing several new positions, including a striker, a playmaker, and two left-backs.
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