A breakthrough in the sale of the Polish club. Millions on the table.

Śląsk Wrocław has long been slated for privatization. Currently, the most serious candidate for acquiring the majority stake is Mariusz Iwański. Talks are ongoing, but the direction they’re heading is now clear. This was revealed by the Weszło news portal, as was the amount Iwański would pay to take over the club.

Śląsk Wrocław will be privatized—we’ve heard this phrase many times before, but there were always obstacles. ” Privatization is once again turning into a festival of mutual accusations, conflicting narratives, and distrust”—these were the comments about recent talks with entrepreneur Mariusz Iwański, which seemed to be going nowhere  ( and the club also received further funding from the city to pay off debts , which are more numerous than Iwański realized). Now, a breakthrough is being announced.

Will Śląsk Wrocław be privatized? “The transaction appears to be secure.”

As Weszło has learned, talks between the city authorities and Iwański have progressed, and a takeover of the club by a private investor is becoming increasingly likely. A date has even been set that could bring a long-awaited breakthrough in the negotiations.

“According to some, as early as Wednesday, November 26th, both parties will begin negotiating the details of the transaction, which currently appears to be secure,” we learn. And the potential owner seems very determined to make this move.

This is how much Mariusz Iwański will pay for the majority stake in Śląsk Wrocław

According to the report, “there are also rumors that Iwaň would ultimately like to acquire as much as 99 percent of the club’s shares, but whether he can do so now or start with a modest, majority stake (51 percent—ed.) remains to be seen.” The businessman would pay around PLN 2 million for the majority stake.

The prolonged privatization process also poses a significant sporting challenge for the club. Currently, the club is fighting for an immediate return to the Ekstraklasa (currently fifth in the First League table, which would secure a play-off spot at the end of the regular season), and it would like to make some transfers this winter. Furthermore, the fate of coach Ante Simundza is uncertain, with Iwański expected to have the final say in the matter—for now, the Slovenian seems closer to keeping his job.