Maxi Oyedele Set For Legia Warsaw Exit With €6m Release Clause

Polish international midfielder Maxi Oyedele is leaving Legia Warsaw this summer. Several European clubs are ready to pay his €6 million release clause. Manchester United will gain a lot, as they will get 40% of the fee.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Maxi Oyedele may leave Legia Warsaw less than a year after joining the Polish club. The 20-year-old midfielder has a €6 million release clause in his contract, which several clubs are willing to pay. Legia Warsaw, which finished fifth in the Ekstraklasa and won the Polish Cup last season, is losing a talented midfielder who impressed clubs across Europe.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Polish international, who was born in England, has drawn offers from a diverse group of clubs. PSV Eindhoven, Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Werder Bremen, and two Championship clubs are among the clubs interested in signing the young talent. Since leaving Manchester United permanently for Legia Warsaw in August 2024, Oyedele’s reputation has grown significantly.

Because of a future sale clause inserted in his transfer to Poland, Manchester United will be watching closely, since they are expected to collect a significant 40% of the transfer price. When the midfielder completes his next move, Old Trafford will gain around €2.4 million.

OYEDELE’S JOURNEY

Oyedele was born in Salford, Manchester in November 2004, and joined Manchester United’s development squad when he was eight years old, after starting at Burnley. He was a member of United’s FA Youth Cup-winning team in 2021-22. Before joining Legia, he gained crucial experience on loans at Altrincham and Forest Green Rovers, where he impressed enough to win his permanent transfer to Poland.

Despite being born in England, Oyedele plays for Poland at the international level, a decision that has benefited his career. His technical skill and versatility in midfield have made him an enticing acquisition for clubs seeking to strengthen their squad with young talent.

WHAT’S NEXT?

With so many suitors, Oyedele will have several possibilities for his next career move. PSV may provide Champions League football next season, while Club Brugge and Anderlecht may provide opportunities in the difficult Belgian Pro League. Werder Bremen would provide him a platform in the Bundesliga, while the unnamed Championship teams may provide him a way back to English football.

The decision will most likely boil down to where Oyedele believes he can get the most playing time for his development. At only 20 years old, regular first-team football will be critical for his progress. Whoever signs him will acquire a bright young kid at a reasonable €6 million in today’s inflated market.