Widzew Łódź has restructured its sporting department, appointing Łukasz Masłowski as Director and adding Artur Płatek and Piotr Kosiorowski to the staff. The move comes as three key officials depart the club, according to official club communications and Polish sports media.
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Key Staff Changes
- New Director: Łukasz Masłowski
- New Additions: Artur Płatek, Piotr Kosiorowski
- Departures: Three unnamed key officials (including one described as “Boniek’s man”)
Who is joining the Widzew Łódź sporting department?
The club is expanding its “Pion Sportowy” wing to bolster its operational leadership. According to an official statement from the club, Łukasz Masłowski has been named Director. Joining him in these new roles are Artur Płatek and Piotr Kosiorowski.
The club frames these appointments as a strategic move to strengthen the organization’s sporting infrastructure. Masłowski’s appointment marks a shift in the leadership hierarchy of the department.
Which officials have left the club?
The new appointments follow the exit of three high-ranking officials. While the club’s official announcement focused on the arrivals, local media reports characterize the departures as a significant shake-up. According to reports from Przegląd Sportowy and Meczyki.pl, the club has said goodbye to three key figures.
The nature of these departures has drawn specific attention from the press. Interia Sport reported that the exits include an individual identified as “Boniek’s man,” suggesting a break in ties with associates of football legend Zbigniew Boniek.
How is the restructuring being characterized?
There is a sharp contrast in how the leadership change is being presented. The club’s own communications describe the move as a way to “strengthen” the sporting department. However, external media outlets have used more aggressive terminology to describe the event.
Local outlet lodzkisport.pl described the changes as a “revolution,” while Interia Sport referred to the event as “purges,” claiming that “no one was spared” in the restructuring process. Przegląd Sportowy characterized the sudden nature of the exits as a “shock” to the organization.
