GKS Katowice has acquired a new goalkeeper. Gabriel Kobylak joined the club on a permanent transfer from Legia Warszawa.

Who is Gabriel Kobylak?

Gabriel Kobylak is a 24-year-old goalkeeper who started his career in clubs from the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. In 2018, he moved to Legia from Karpat Krosno.

Why did GKS Katowice need a new goalkeeper?

The acquisition of Kobylak is a response to Rafał Strączek's injury, who will return to the pitch only in the fall. Before acquiring Kobylak, the only goalkeeper ready to play for Gieksa was Dawid Kudła.

What are GKS Katowice's plans for the future?

GKS Katowice announced that Gabriel Kobylak signed a contract with the club until June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for a year. | Season | Club | League | Games | Goals | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2022/23 | Radomiak Radom | I liga | 16 | 20 | | 2023/24 | Radomiak Radom | I liga | 7 | 10 |

GKS Katowice will face the loser of the Hajduk Split - Žilina pair in the second round of the Nations League qualifiers. Rafał Górak's team has also already learned about their first opponents in Ekstraklasa. In the first round, Katowice will face a trip to Krakow to play against Wisła.