Mahir Emreli close to Raków Częstochowa transfer. Return to Ekstraklasa imminent

Raków Częstochowa close to signing Mahir Emreli. Azerbaijani striker ready to return to Ekstraklasa

Raków Częstochowa is in advanced talks with Mahir Emreli. According to reports, the former Legia Warsaw and Dinamo Zagreb forward is ready to join the Częstochowa-based club. The player arrived in Poland yesterday with his agent, and both sides are in the final stages of negotiations.

Azerbaijani media broke the news of Emreli’s potential transfer, while Kamil Głębocki from NaWylot confirmed that a deal is highly likely. – Mahir Emreli is negotiating with Raków. The player arrived in Poland yesterday with his agent, talks are ongoing. An agreement is very likely. The former Legia player is convinced by Raków’s project, and we could see concrete developments in the coming days – the journalist said.

Raków Częstochowa, currently 17th in Ekstraklasa with zero points, needs an experienced striker to bolster their attack. Emreli has Ekstraklasa experience from the 2021/2022 season when he played for Legia Warsaw. His time in the Polish capital was short-lived – after just one half-season, he left for free to Dinamo Zagreb.

Why Emreli is a smart move for Raków

Mahir Emreli brings valuable experience from top European leagues. After leaving Legia, he moved to Croatia before spending two years in Germany with 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Last season, however, he made just 13 appearances across all competitions, logging only 456 minutes and scoring twice.

His contract with Kaiserslautern runs until June 2028, meaning Raków would need to negotiate a release or agree a transfer fee with the German side. Despite injuries and limited minutes, Emreli remains a proven goal threat – something Raków desperately needs as they fight to avoid relegation.

What’s next in the transfer saga?

If negotiations conclude successfully, Mahir Emreli could join Raków Częstochowa within days. The Częstochowa club, currently 17th in the Ekstraklasa table with zero points, needs reinforcements ahead of upcoming fixtures. Raków’s next match is scheduled for October 31, 2026, at home against Pogon Szczecin, the ninth-placed team in the league.

Emreli’s potential arrival could be a turning point in Raków’s season after a poor start. The Azerbaijani striker brings experience and scoring ability that the team currently lacks.