Patrik Hellebrand has been considered one of Górnik Zabrze’s most sought-after players for months, but the latest direction of his possible transfer may surprise even those who closely follow the Ekstraklasa. The midfielder was linked with Widzew Łódź, there was also talk of foreign interest, meanwhile the topic of Korona Kielce is becoming more and more popular.

Patrik Hellebrand may leave Górnik Zabrze

Patrik Hellebrand has become one of the most important players of Górnik Zabrze in the last two seasons. The Czech not only won a strong position in the team, but also earned the reputation of one of the most interesting midfielders in the Ekstraklasa. His form has led to transfer speculations surrounding the player for a long time.

Hellebrand’s contract with Górnik is valid until June 30, 2029, so theoretically the club from Zabrze has a comfortable negotiating position. In practice, the situation is different because there is a release clause in the contract. This may open the way to a quick separation, without the need for long talks between the clubs.

How much should you pay for Hellebrand?

Interested Ekstraklasa clubs can acquire Hellebrand for EUR 1.7 million. For teams from outside Poland, the amount is lower and amounts to EUR 1.5 million. This provision means that Górnik does not have full control over the player’s future if a club appears ready to meet the conditions contained in the contract.

Until recently, the most frequently indicated destination for the Czech was Widzew Łódź. Such a transfer seemed logical due to the ambitions of the Łódź club and the search for quality reinforcements in the midfield. Now, however, the situation has gained a different pace, because Korona Kielce has come to the fore.

Will Korona Kielce surprise the transfer market?

According to the latest reports, Hellebrand is close to signing a contract with Korona Kielce. This information causes a great stir because it concerns a player perceived as a footballer ready to play for a club with higher sporting goals. A move to Kielce would be one of the most unobvious moves of this window.

Reports indicate that the topic is advanced, although such a scenario was difficult to imagine until recently. Korona could gain a midfielder with great playing culture, good playmaking and experience at the Ekstraklasa level. For the Kielce club, it would be a transfer showing much greater ambitions than just a quiet fight for relegation.

Hellebrand is having a strong season

In the previous campaign, Hellebrand played 39 games in all competitions. He scored four goals and made two assists, but his importance for Górnik was not limited only to numbers. The Czech was responsible for organizing the game in the midfield, maintaining the rhythm of action and combining defense with offense.

Hellebrand’s possible departure would be a serious sports weakening for Górnik. Zabrze would lose a player who had given the team stability and quality in the central zone of the pitch for two seasons. At the same time, the club could receive significant money if Korona decides to activate the release clause.

A transfer that can change the balance of power

If the talks are successful, Korona Kielce will bring in one of the most valued midfielders in the league. Such a move would be a clear signal that the club wants to build a stronger team and raise the level of competition in the midfield.

For Hellebrand, this would be an unobvious decision, but one that could give him an important role in the new project. In Górnik he was a player with an established position, while in Kielce he could become one of the team leaders. Therefore, this transfer, although surprising, may turn out to be one of the most interesting moves of the summer window in the Ekstraklasa.