Patryk Klimala probably won't remember the last few months too fondly. When he joined Śląsk Wrocław at the beginning of the year, it seemed that he would significantly help in the fight for the Polish championship. Instead, it ended in a big disappointment and zero goals in 11 matches.
As if that wasn't enough, In the summer, the striker did not go to training camp and he couldn't cope even in friendly matches with a fourth league team. The final straw was the information that due to a poorly constructed contract, he receives bonuses for goals in the third league reserves, which, given his high salary, would be disastrous for the club's budget..
Patryk Klimala has been sidelined in Śląsk Wrocław. He has finally found a new club
In this situation, the 26-year-old's departure was essentially a foregone conclusion. He almost joined Standard Liege, although this transfer was supposed to fall through due to… fans' comments on social media. Now we know that he will spend the next few months abroad.
As expected, Klimala was announced as a new player of the Australian Sydney FCwhich was officially announced on Monday. “He is known for his dizzying speed and great finishing. He joins 'Sky Blues' on loan from Śląsk Wrocław, from the highest Polish league, with an option for a permanent transfer” – this is how he was presented on the official website of the Australian club.
– I am excited to join Sydney FC at an exciting time for the club and the A-League. I have heard a lot about the passion for football in Australia and I am excited about the style of Sydney FC that suits my game, as well as our campaign in the Asian Champions League – said Klimala, who will meet Douglas Costa, known for his appearances at Bayern Munich and Juventus, in the dressing room (although recently the Brazilian has been talked about mainly because of his online activity).
Patryk Klimala joins Sydney FC. New coach showers him with compliments
The Pole was complimented by his new coach Ufuk Talay. “Patryk is a player we have been watching for some time and he was absolutely our number one target, so I am delighted that we have finally signed a contract. He is very fast and strong in the air and his work rate is exceptional,” he said.
“He is the type of striker who is always a threat to the defence and will bring a lot of energy to the team. I really like his hunger for goals and his determination to improve. He is still relatively young and I think he has a lot of potential to develop. We are excited about what he can bring to the team this season. I am sure he will quickly become a fan favourite at Sydney FC,” added Talay. The Pole could make his debut for his new club on 19 September in the Asian Champions League match against Eastern FC.
This season, Patryk Klimala has only played for the third-league Śląsk reserves. In four games, he has scored four goals and provided one assist.