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The Herald Scotland
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Double Hibs boost as Legia Warsaw appear to be without duo
They face a Legia side who have had a traumatic build-up to the tie after crashing out of the Europa League to AEK Larnaca, losing to newly-promoted side Wisla Plock at the weekend and their manager Edi Iordanescu being linked with a move to the UAE. And their problems deepened when Belarus striker Shkurin stayed at home in Poland after Legia failed to secure a UK visa for him. Legia stated: "Ilya Shkurin has not travelled to Scotland due to his inability to obtain a visa to the UK for Belarusian citizens at such short notice." Read more: Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the UK government put in place a set of sanctions against Belarus and its citizens and securing a visa for entry, even for sports, can take several weeks. Legia splashed out £1.5 million from fellow Polish club Stal Mielec to land 26-year-old Shkurin in February and he's played in five Europa League ties already this season. Meanwhile, defender Jan Ziolkowski looks on the brink of a move to AS Roma. Legia were open to bringing other clubs to the table but the player has his set on the move to the Serie A giants and a deal is being negotiated, according to Fabrizio Romano. Ziolkowski played at centre back on Sunday as they lost 1-0 to Wisla Plock but doesn't appear to be in the squad for tomorrow, as per UEFA's official squad list.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Legia Warsaw in chaos before Hibs Conference League shootout as boss offered mega money temptation
The Easter Road side have received a major boost before the showdown as they look to secure group stage football Legia Warsaw are facing the prospect of boss Edi Iordanescu walking away for a big-money move to Abu Dhabi before facing Hibs. The Scottish Premiership side entertain the Polish giants for a place in the group stage of the Europa Conference League with the first leg in Edinburgh on Thursday. Legia have endured a nightmare build-up to the tie after being dumped out of the Europa League by AEK Larnaca and then losing to Polish League new boys Wisla Plock at the weekend. And now their Romanian boss Iordanescu has reportedly been offered a new challenge in the United Arab Emirates. Ambitious moneybags club Al Jazira axed manager Hussein Ammouta just one game into the new season in the UAE. They spent millions in the summer to sign Willyan Rocha from Russia's CSKA Moscow and Igor Serrote from Gremio in Brazil, but their 3-2 to Khor Fakkan cost the former Jordan manager his job. And they have targeted ex-Romania boss Iordanescu to replace him, according to reports in the Gulf. Iordanescu has a release clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Legia for just £400,000 and is weighing over a huge offer of £3million a year to manage Al Jazira. He only took charge of Legia two months ago, but has made a rocky start to his tenure after a disappointing exit in Europe, where they were thrashed 4-1 in Cyprus.
The National
30-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Ex-Rangers star Ianis Hagi decides next club but demands £1m
The Romanian international is still without a team despite leaving Rangers in May after four and a half years at the club. Legia are managed by former Romania boss Edi Iordanescu and he wants to link up again with his former player. Hagi has reportedly turned down a move to Poland already, but the agent claiming to be representing him, Arcadie Zaporojanu, has laid out the conditions for a move to Legia - a £1 million signing-on fee and a salary of £600,000 a year - around £11,500-a-week. Read more: He said: "The situation with Legia Warsaw and Ianis is that I discussed his possible move just the other day with the owner of Legia. "He just needs to put his hands in his pocket and it's solved. The sum is £1 million when he signs. "I was involved in these discussions even before Edi Iordănescu was appointed as manager there. I had discussed this transfer option with the owner. "I proposed a certain financial option, which the owner initially did not accept. It was about giving him a significant amount upon signing and a salary of £600,000 per year, so as not to disrupt his salary scale at the club. "It can be completed at any time."
Glasgow Times
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Hagi confirms surprise transfer talks with Legia Warsaw
The former Rangers star, who left Ibrox this summer, has yet to find a new club despite being linked with Genoa in Italy and Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany. He was also offered a deal by Romanian giants Steaua Bucharest but made it clear he wasn't interested in staying in his homeland. Now, he has the opportunity to reunite with his old Romanian manager, Edi Iordanescu, who is now in charge of Legia. Hagi said: "I haven't made any decisions yet. "Discussions are ongoing with Legia Warsaw and other clubs too. "I don't want to rush because I want to be careful when making a decision. "I hope to start the next season right and find the club and manager with whom I can continue to develop and play to my maximum ability." Hagi also mentioned that he is in good health and ready to start the next season. He added: "I feel very good from a medical point of view. "I am already training fully. "I am healthy."
The Herald Scotland
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Ianis Hagi confirms talks with Euro club after Rangers exit
He was even offered a deal by Romanian giants Steaua Bucharest, but made clear he wasn't interested in staying in his homeland. Now he's been handed the chance to link up with his old Romanian manager Edi Iordanescu, who is now Legia's boss. Hagi said: "I haven't made any decisions yet. Discussions are ongoing with Legia Warsaw and other clubs too. Read more: "I don't want to rush, because I want to be careful when making a decision. I hope to start the next season right and find the club and manager with whom I can continue to develop and play to my maximum ability. "I am aware of what I can do on the pitch and my potential for growth. I still have a lot to learn, I have not yet reached my maximum level. "I feel very good from a medical point of view. I recovered from the small injury I had. I am already training fully. I am healthy and I can't wait to start the next season. "As I said, various negotiations are underway. I am free from contract and my agents are very active during this period. At the right time, I will make the best decision."
