Benfica Secures Polish Winger Jakub Kamiński in €20 Million Deal

Lisbon, Portugal – Sport Lisboa e BenficaTeam·Benfica has officially announced the acquisition of Polish international winger Jakub Kamiński, securing his services from German club FC Köln in a deal valued at €20 million. The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract, committing his future to the Portuguese giants until June 2031, after BenficaTeam·Benfica reportedly triggered his release clause.

Kamiński arrives at the Estádio da LuzVenue·Estádio da Luz following a standout 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season with FC Köln. During his time in Germany, he proved instrumental in the club's efforts to avoid relegation, contributing seven goals and five assists across the campaign. His performances garnered significant attention, marking him as one of the league's emerging talents.

Reflecting on his transition, Jakub Kamiński expressed gratitude for his time in Germany while acknowledging the new challenge ahead.

"I felt incredibly comfortable at FC, within the team and in the city of Cologne from day one. The environment allowed me to fulfil my potential last season, and I'll always be grateful for that. This move isn't an easy one, but from a footballing perspective it gives me the opportunity to take the next step at a big club competing in Europe. It's a chance I'd really like to take. You can tell, right from the very first minute, just how great this club is, with its rich history, and I hope that, together, we can achieve great things."— Jakub Kamiński

BenficaTeam·Benfica's pursuit of Kamiński underscores their ambition to strengthen the squad as they prepare for the upcoming season. The club concluded the 2025/26 Liga Portugal season in third place, a notable achievement given they remained undefeated throughout the entire league campaign. This marked a rare instance of a team completing a domestic season without a loss but not securing the title, winning 66.67% of their matches and extending an unbeaten run to 33 consecutive matches. Their offensive prowess saw them average 2.2 goals per game, while their defensive solidity limited opponents to just 0.73 goals on average. Striker Vangelis PavlidisPlayer·Vangelis Pavlidis led the line effectively, finishing as BenficaTeam·Benfica's top goalscorer in the league with 22 goals, and 30 goals across all competitions.

In European competition, BenficaTeam·Benfica participated in the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League during the 2025/26 season, reaching the knockout phase play-offs. Their third-place finish in Liga Portugal now positions them for the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Europa League for the 2026/27 season, where they will enter as a seeded team in the second qualifying round. The addition of Kamiński is expected to provide further attacking impetus and depth as they aim for success both domestically and on the continental stage.

The club also saw a change in leadership during the previous season, with Marco SilvaCoach·Marco Silva taking over as head coach, succeeding José MourinhoCoach·José Mourinho, who departed for Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid. Kamiński's arrival signals a clear intent from the new coaching staff and management to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for silverware and making a deeper run in European competitions.