Legia Warsaw is still not sure about the near future. The contract of the 42-year-old with the Polish champions is valid only until the end of this season, although according to the portal’s information. The former, however, would have to accept the role of a substitute. Due to the prevailing uncertainty, Legia has already decided to win over Artur Boruc’s successor.
Officially: Richard Strebinger succeeds Artur Boruc in Legia Warszawa
announced in the official announcement that he became the new goalkeeper of the first Military team. The Austrian signed a contract valid until the end of June 2022 with an option to extend it. – I have great feelings. Playing for Legia is a challenge and an honor for me. The team’s situation is not easy. I am joining the team as a new player with positive energy and I want to help my colleagues – said Strebinger after signing the contract, quoted by the official Legia website.
Thus, the media reports that Strebinger was to sign the contract immediately by the end of June 2024 were not confirmed. the media previously reported that, which would enable him to prematurely end his cooperation with the Polish champions in the event of relegation from the league. The team led by is 17th in the table with 19 points and loses one point to the safe zone, which means that relegation from Ekstraklasa is possible.
Richard Strebinger played in the colors from 2015 to 2022. The goalkeeper has played 12 games in all competitions this season and has kept five clean sheets. Due to the suspension of Artur Boruc for three matches after the red card received in the match with (0: 1), the Austrian’s debut in the next match with, which will take place on March 25 at 20:30, should not be ruled out.
Source: Sport
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