Jakub Blaszczykowski Returns to Wisła Kraków, Donates €300,000 to Rescue Club
Kraków, Poland — August 11, 2025
In a remarkable act of loyalty and generosity, former Borussia Dortmund and Polish national team star Jakub Blaszczykowski has announced his return to Wisła Kraków, the club where his professional journey began. But this is no ordinary comeback—Blaszczykowski will play without receiving a salary, and has pledged €300,000 of his own money to support the financially embattled team.
Wisła Kraków, one of Poland’s most storied football clubs, has been grappling with severe financial difficulties following a failed ownership takeover earlier this year. The club’s future looked uncertain, with mounting debts and dwindling resources threatening its operations. Blaszczykowski’s intervention has been hailed as a lifeline.
“Wisła is more than a club to me—it’s family,” Blaszczykowski said in a statement. “I couldn’t stand by and watch it fall apart.”
The gesture has sparked admiration across the football world, with fans and pundits praising Blaszczykowski’s unwavering commitment. His donation will go toward stabilizing the club’s finances, covering operational costs, and ensuring the team can continue competing in Poland’s 1st Division.
Blaszczykowski, now 39, previously played for Wisła Kraków between 2019 and 2022, during which he also served as a co-owner and helped steer the club through earlier financial storms. His return is both symbolic and strategic, signaling hope for a club that has long been a cornerstone of Polish football.
Club officials expressed deep gratitude for the move, calling it “a testament to the power of loyalty and leadership in sport.”
As Wisła Kraków rebuilds, Blaszczykowski’s presence—on and off the pitch—may prove to be the spark that reignites the club’s fortunes.
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