Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Benfica have moved to trigger the roughly €20 million release clause in Jakub Kamiński’s 1. FC Köln contract, with CryptoBriefing saying the clubs have agreed terms.
- Reports say RB Leipzig and Brighton & Hove Albion remain interested, turning the transfer into a short, contested race rather than a single-club deal.
- The clause is widely reported to expire in mid-July, creating a narrow window for clubs to complete a transfer and pressuring Köln to conclude negotiations quickly.
- Kamiński played every Bundesliga match last season for Köln, scoring seven goals and providing three assists, and is said to want a step up that could include Europa League football.
- This move highlights how time-limited release clauses speed deals and affect club strategy, with Benfica’s reported action reflecting both sporting aims and a planned five-year contract horizon.