Lasse Nordås chose a summer transfer to Cracovia after negotiations that saw Raków Częstochowa come closer to securing the striker than Legia Warszawa, according to the player’s interview with TVP Sport. The 24-year-old Norwegian forward arrived at the club on a temporary deal from Luton Town, featuring an option for a permanent transfer valued at approximately one million euros.
Ekstraklasa Interest: Raków Came Closer Than Legia
For Polish football fans tracking transfer windows, the former youth international Norway forward was far from an anonymous figure during the off-season. Rumors linked the tall target man to multiple Ekstraklasa outfits before he ultimately settled in Kraków.
Speaking to TVP Sport, Nordås shed light on the pursuit from domestic rivals Raków Częstochowa and Legia Warszawa. The striker confirmed that negotiations with the Częstochowa side advanced further than those with the capital club.
“Wiele rzeczy musi się zgrać, by umowa została sfinalizowana. Myślę, że Raków był bliżej”
Nordås told TVP Sport.
Did you know? Nordås initially joined Luton Town at the start of the previous year for a fee of 3.6 million euro from Tromsø, before subsequent loan moves shaped his recent career trajectory.
Loan Stints Leading to Cracovia
Having struggled to secure regular minutes following his move to Luton Town from Tromsø, the forward spent the previous season on loan at SC Heerenveen. He accepted another temporary arrangement to join Cracovia for the current campaign.
The transition to Polish pitches brought an immediate adaptation period. Nordås has featured in three matches for his new club so far, notching his maiden goal in a 2-3 defeat against GKS Katowice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which clubs were pursuing Lasse Nordås before he joined Cracovia?
Both Raków Częstochowa and Legia Warszawa pursued the Norwegian striker, with Nordås confirming that Raków came closest to finalizing a deal.
What are the financial terms of Nordås’s move to Cracovia?
The 24-year-old joined Cracovia on a temporary transfer from Luton Town with an option for a permanent acquisition set at approximately one million euro.
Where did Nordås play before moving to Poland?
He was under contract with Luton Town and spent the previous season on loan at SC Heerenveen, following an earlier transfer from Tromsø.
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