Legia clinch Dudek deal
Monday, July 15, 2002
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Legia Warszawa have strengthened their squad by signing defender Dariusz Dudek.
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Legia Warszawa have strengthened their squad ahead of their forthcoming UEFA Champions League campaign by signing defender Dariusz Dudek.
Five-year deal
The 27-year-old Dudek, who impressed last season at Odra Wodzislaw, has signed a five-year deal with the Polish champions. The younger brother of Liverpool FC and Poland goalkeeper Jerzy, Dudek said: "This is one of my most important decisions. Everybody knows how special Legia are. There is always pressure to be the best but I like a challenge."
Miecel to move
While Dudek has joined his new team-mates at their training camp at Bad Reichenhall in Germany, Legia are resigned to losing Marcin Miecel. The forward, who spent last season on loan at VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach, has signed a three-year deal with Greek side Iraklis FC, whom he will join on a free transfer when his Legia contract expires in December.
Champions League target
Legia will enter the Champions League in the second qualifying round with a place in the group stage the stated target of the club's new president, Edward Trylnik.
