Following a disappointing first half of teh season that saw the club eliminated from both domestic cup competitions,Legia Warsaw has turned to Marek Papszun in hopes of revitalizing its fortunes. Officially appointed December 19th, Papszun arrives from Raków Częstochowa, bringing with him a track record of success and a wave of staff changes as he reshapes “The Military.” The move signals a meaningful overhaul for the Ekstraklasa side currently fighting to avoid relegation and rebuild its European ambitions.
Marek Papszun has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of Legia Warsaw, the club announced December 19th. Papszun joins “The Military” from Raków Częstochowa, where he enjoyed a highly successful run, including guiding the team to the Round of 16 in the Europa Conference League. The move signals a significant shift for Legia as they look to climb the Ekstraklasa table.
Four Raków Staff Members Depart Following Papszun’s Move
Raków Częstochowa confirmed December 31st that it has parted ways with four members of its coaching staff. Artur Węska, Michał Garnys, Paweł Frelik, and Łukasz Cebula have all left “The Medals,” with all departures occurring by mutual agreement.
Artur Węska served as an assistant coach to Marek Papszun for the past 18 months. Michał Garnys was responsible for physical preparation for six years, and since June 2024, also held the position of Head of Performance, overseeing the integrated medical and rehabilitation staff. Paweł Frelik, the team’s mental coach, worked at Raków from 2016-2025 with a one-year break. Łukasz Cebula joined the team this season as an analyst. “We thank them for their contribution to all our successes and wish them good luck in their future careers!” the club stated on X.
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Coaching Staff Expected to Join Papszun at Legia
Marek Papszun’s arrival at Legia Warsaw was always expected to trigger significant changes, and it appears he’ll be bringing familiar faces with him. Arkadiusz Malarz and Grzegorz Mokry will not be continuing with the club. The departures from Raków strongly suggest that Węska, Garnys, Frelik, and Cebula will follow Papszun to Warsaw. “The move to Legia is confirmed. All four will be on Marek Papszun’s staff at Ł3,” reported Piotr Kamieniecki of TVP Sport.
Paweł Frelik had the longest tenure with Raków (2016-2025, with a one-year break). Papszun leaves the Częstochowa club in excellent form, but the challenge now falls to new coach Łukasz Tomczyk to maintain that level of performance.
Papszun’s staff also faces a significant task in Warsaw, tasked with turning around Legia’s season. “The Military” currently sit second-to-last in the league, but remain within striking distance of a European competition spot thanks to the tight standings. The team was already eliminated from the Polish Cup and the Europa Conference League.
