The recent news about Imad Rondić, the Bosnian striker who has been making waves in the Polish Ekstraklasa with Widzew Łódź, has sent shockwaves through the football community. According to a report by German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Rondić is close to a transfer to FC Koeln, a 2. Bundesliga team. However, Widzew Łódź’s president, Michał Rydz, has denied these claims, stating that there has been no official offer or even an inquiry from the German club.
Rondić, who joined Widzew in the summer of 2023, has been in excellent form, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists in just 20 games. His impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, and it’s no surprise that top clubs are interested in signing him. However, Widzew is reluctant to let him go, knowing that his departure would be a significant loss to the team.
The controversy surrounding Rondić’s contract has added fuel to the fire. Initially, there were reports of a clause that would allow for an automatic extension, but only with the consent of both parties. This raised eyebrows, with some questioning the purpose of such a clause. However, Rydz later clarified that the contract would indeed extend automatically once Rondić reaches a certain number of minutes played.
Despite the denials from Widzew, the rumors about Rondić’s transfer to FC Koeln continue to swirl. The German club, currently sitting in second place in the 2. Bundesliga, is looking to bolster its squad in a bid to return to the top flight of German football. With Rondić’s impressive goal-scoring record, it’s clear why they would be interested in signing him.
However, for now, it seems that Rondić will remain at Widzew Łódź, where he has become an integral part of the team. His goals and assists have been crucial in helping the team climb the ranks, and his departure would be a significant blow. Rydz has reiterated the club’s commitment to keeping Rondić, stating that their goal is to help him play in European competitions.
Rondić’s stats are impressive, with 16 goals and 5 assists in 55 games for Widzew. He has also played in the Bosnian and Czech leagues, making over 115 appearances for Slovan Liberec. His experience and skillset would be a valuable asset to any team, and it’s clear why clubs are clamoring to sign him.
In the end, only time will tell what the future holds for Imad Rondić. Will he remain at Widzew Łódź, helping the team achieve its goals, or will he make the move to FC Koeln or another top club? One thing is certain – Rondić is a talented player who is in high demand, and his next move will be closely watched by football fans around the world.
Key Stats:
* Imad Rondić has scored 16 goals and provided 5 assists in 55 games for Widzew Łódź.
* He has made over 115 appearances for Slovan Liberec in the Czech league.
* Rondić joined Widzew in the summer of 2023 and has been in excellent form, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists in just 20 games.
* FC Koeln is currently sitting in second place in the 2. Bundesliga, with aspirations to return to the top flight of German football.
* Widzew Łódź is currently in 9th place in the Ekstraklasa, 10 points behind Jagiellonia Białystok, who occupy the third spot that guarantees a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers.