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James Igbekeme Transfer from Wisła Kraków to Śląsk Wrocław
James Igbekeme was initially considered for a move to Śląsk Wrocław as they were looking for a new midfielder after the departure of Peter Pokorny and Tudor Băluța, and due to the injury of Petr Schwarz. Igbekeme had been on Śląsk Wrocław's radar for half a year, but the club did not want to pay Wisła Kraków for him as his contract was expiring in June. Śląsk Wrocław revisited the idea of bringing in the Nigerian after his unexpected transfer to Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza failed.
The transfer of James Igbekeme to Śląsk Wrocław appeared almost certain a few days prior. Nevertheless, complications have emerged, potentially hindering the move, according to information from Piotr Potępa and Bartosz Wieczorek. Although Igbekeme was a free agent and initially in talks with Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza, the transfer did not come to fruition, prompting him to consider a return to Wisła Kraków, a proposal that was declined. Śląsk Wrocław's sporting director, Dariusz Sztylka, had been pursuing Igbekeme for an extended period and it seemed he had persuaded the midfielder to join. However, complications have surfaced, and the transfer remains unconfirmed.
James Igebekeme is set to join Śląsk Wrocław in the coming days. Initially, he was close to transferring to Bruk-Bet Termaliki Nieciecza. However, negotiations with Bruk-Bet were disrupted due to Igebekeme's unexpected trip to Nigeria. Śląsk Wrocław capitalized on this situation and entered the negotiations. Dariusz Sztylka, who previously attempted to sign Igebekeme while working at Wisła Płock, finally succeeded in convincing him to transfer. Igebekeme is expected to undergo medical tests soon and will sign a contract if no complications arise.
James Igbekeme will not return to Wisła Kraków and is expected to sign a contract with Śląsk Wrocław soon, according to Piotr Koźmiński from Goal.pl. Wisła Kraków decided to stop negotiations with Igbekeme after determining the need for players who prioritize the club. Śląsk Wrocław has shown interest in bringing the Nigerian player to their team.
Śląsk Wrocław showed interest in James Igbekeme during the winter. Despite Śląsk Wrocław's interest, Wisła Kraków was not willing to sell him. However, his contract with Wisła Kraków expires at the end of June, and Śląsk Wrocław is still monitoring his situation despite being relegated from Ekstraklasa.
James Igbekeme has attracted interest from Śląsk Wrocław after his performances in the autumn round, where he made fifteen appearances and provided three assists. Śląsk Wrocław is looking for reinforcements to fight against relegation. However, Wisła Kraków's president, Jarosław Królewski, stated that the club would not sell Igbekeme for any amount of money. Additionally, Śląsk Wrocław has not made any formal inquiry regarding the player.
James Igbekeme, a standout player at Wisła Kraków, has attracted interest from Śląsk Wrocław, who are keen on transferring the Nigerian midfielder. Nonetheless, the sports director of the vice-champion club, Rafał Grodzicki, stated that there is currently no possibility for such a transfer, as Wisła Kraków is unwilling to release him for what they consider a reasonable fee. Piotr Koźmiński had previously warned that Wisła's expectations might become a major issue, a prediction that has proven to be correct.
Śląsk Wrocław is interested in James Igbekeme from Wisła Kraków. The interest is quite concrete, but financial expectations set by Wisła may pose an obstacle. Igbekeme returned to Wisła Kraków last summer and has played fifteen matches with three assists. Despite a recent health scare, he is participating in team preparations. His contract with Wisła runs until June 30, 2025.
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