In brief
Oskar Wójcik signed a five-year contract with Werder Bremen on 9 July 2026, moving from Cracovia for a fee reported between €4m and €6m.
After a loan at GKS Bełchatów and a single Ekstraklasa appearance in 2025, Wójcik became a starter under Luka Elsner, playing 31 league matches and earning a Poland debut.
Werder coach Daniel Thioune praised Wójcik's progress and said he can play an important role immediately.
The base fee of at least €3.9m, plus bonuses and a 15% sell-on clause, makes Wójcik Cracovia's third-most expensive outgoing player after Kapustka and Piątek.
- 29 MarEkstraklasa debut for Cracovia against Puszcza Niepołomice, appearing in stoppage time.
- 31 MaySenior Poland debut in a 0-2 friendly loss to Ukraine, coming on at half-time.
- 9 JulSigns a five-year contract with Werder Bremen.
Rapid rise from Cracovia reserves
Wójcik's career took off under coach Luka Elsner last season. After a loan at GKS Bełchatów in spring 2024 and a single Ekstraklasa appearance in March 2025, he became a starter and played 31 league matches. His performances earned him a Poland call-up from Jan Urban, and he debuted on 31 May 2026 against Ukraine.
Transfer details
Werder Bremen confirmed the signing on 9 July 2026. The 22-year-old signed a five-year contract. The fee was not officially disclosed, but Polish media report a base amount of at least €3.9 million, with bonuses of €500,000 and a 15% sell-on clause. The total package could reach €6 million.
What they said
“I can't wait for the first match. I've heard so much about the fans and the atmosphere at the stadium. Moving to the Bundesliga, and especially to Werder Bremen, is a wonderful feeling. This is the right moment for me.”
“Oskar made huge progress and had a breakthrough season in the Polish Ekstraklasa last year. He brings many qualities as a centre-back and can immediately play an important role for us.”
Polish contingent in Bremen
Wójcik is the second Pole signed by Werder this window, following midfielder Dariusz Stalmach from FC Magdeburg. Striker Dawid Kownacki is also at the club, returning from a loan at Hertha Berlin. Werder has a history of Polish players, including Sebastian Boenisch and Ludovic Obraniak.
Cracovia's financial gain
The sale ranks as Cracovia's third-highest transfer, behind Bartosz Kapustka (€5m to Leicester City) and Krzysztof Piątek (€4.5m to Genoa). The club also secured a 15% share of any future sale.
- Bartosz Kapustka
- 5 €m
- Krzysztof Piątek
- 4.5 €m
- Oskar Wójcik
- 3.9 €m
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