In a recent print edition, Gazzetta dello Sport mentioned that Barcelona are among several clubs monitoring Pogon Szczecin playmaker Kacper Kozlowski this summer. It has been reported that the Catalan giants will face competition from Cagliari, Juventus, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund in pursuit of the Polish youngster (transcripted and translated by Sport Witness).
Kozlowski’s Incredible Rise In Polish Football
The 17-year-old is currently among the best young talents coming out of Polish football. He created history recently when he became the UEFA European Championship’s youngest ever player when he came off the bench to feature for Poland against Spain.
Kozlowski caught the eye with his performances in Polish football last season when he put in some eye-catching displays as a chief playmaker of Pogon Szczecin’s attack. He made 20 appearances for the Polish outfit in the previous campaign, finding the back of the net once and picking up three assists in the PKO Ekstraklasa.
The early signs have been quite promising from the Polish whizkid but he still has a long way to go before he is ready to feature at the highest level week in week out. For now, Kozlowski should concentrate on improving his game on the training ground so that he can get some first-team opportunities under his belt for a top club like Barcelona in the coming seasons.
Is Kozlowski A Prospect For The Future?
Kozlowski is a moderately-paced attacker who can read the game well and make some promising runs with the ball towards the opponent’s penalty area. He has got a high work rate and can get himself into some dangerous areas in the final third. The five-time Poland international has also added a few goals and assists to his game over the past 12 months. Hence, it is no surprise that some of Europe’s top clubs including Barca are keeping tabs on his progress in Polish football.
At 17, Kozlowski is undeniably a prospect to watch out for in the future as he has the potential to become a world-class player in European football. Hence, the Catalan giants should consider moving in for him quickly before they face even more competition for his services.
La Masia could be an ideal home for Kozlowski as he will get access to some world-class facilities that might help him shape into a top talent in the years to come. All in all, there is no denying that the Polish attacker is a star in the making and would be an excellent long-term signing for Barca this summer.
