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What was the impact in Poland of Bednarek and Kiwior's signings by FC Porto?

As far as I know, it had a considerable impact. Since I don't speak Polish, I can't always follow the comments on sports channels, but the perception is clearly positive and beneficial for Polish football. There is a lot of quality in Polish players, especially in central defenders and goalkeepers. An example is Miszta, who played for Radomiak and had a good season at Rio Ave – unfortunately, I never worked with him. Polish players are reaching very high levels in the global context, as demonstrated by the case of Lewandowski, which indicates that the work being done in the country is bearing fruit. Most of those recently called up for the national team play in the five major leagues or in Portugal, in clubs with a European dimension, so the impact is indeed remarkable.

Do you think these examples can open doors for Polish players in Portugal?

I would say yes, similar to what happened with Portuguese players in Poland. In the case of Bednarek and Kiwior, the effect is even more evident, given the high level of visibility and their international status. Miszta had an outstanding season at Rio Ave and is well valued. FC Porto's central defenders have very high quality and should have a great season, which will serve as a lure for other Portuguese clubs – not just the top ones, but also medium-sized teams and even those in Liga 2. I believe there is also a Polish forward at Torreense. Therefore, it is a market that Portuguese clubs should pay attention to, as it offers players with exceptional physical attributes.

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