Jakub Kamiński joins Benfica from Cologne
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Polish winger Jakub Kamiński has completed a transfer to Portuguese giants Benfica from Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln.
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Attributed to original sourceWhile his stay in Cologne was relatively short, Kamiński quickly became a fan favourite following an impressive loan spell during the 2025/26 campaign.
Arriving from Wolfsburg last summer, the 24-year-old contributed seven goals and five assists as the Billy Goats secured a second consecutive season in the top flight after earning promotion as Bundesliga 2 champions the previous year.
However, just weeks after Cologne made his loan move from the relegated Wolves permanent, Kamiński has departed the Rhineland club for Benfica.
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What happened
Jakub Kamiński, the Polish international winger, has signed with Benfica after his spell at 1. FC Köln. The Bundesliga had tracked his development from his earlier time at VfL Wolfsburg. The move gives Benfica another attacking option ahead of their Liga Portugal and European campaign, while Köln lose a squad player who featured intermittently in the Bundesliga.
Chance analysis
For Benfica, adding a pacey, young winger with Bundesliga experience strengthens their attacking depth for Liga Portugal and Champions League commitments. For Köln, the departure trims squad depth on the wing, though Kamiński was not a guaranteed starter, limiting the on-field impact. From a prediction standpoint, Benfica's wide-attacking threat marginally increases, while Köln's options are slightly reduced.
Benfica's attacking depth improves with a new winger, while Köln lose a squad player on the flank.
Benfica gain a Bundesliga-proven winger who should boost wide attacking output; Köln lose a rotational option.