Motor Lublin has completed the signing of winger Rony Lopes on a free transfer. The Ekstraklasa club announced the deal this week, as reported by the outlet Transfery.info.
Lopes, aged 30, has signed a contract that runs until June 30, 2028. His previous deal expired at the end of June, allowing Motor to secure his services without a fee. This marks the ninth signing made by manager Mariusz Misiurowski during the summer transfer window. The club currently sits 15th in the Ekstraklasa with five points from seven matches, recording one win, two draws, and four losses. Their goal difference stands at minus five, having scored eight and conceded thirteen.
What experience does the new player bring?
Rony Lopes began his senior career at Manchester City. He was part of the squad that won the 2014 Premier League title and the English League Cup. He later moved to AS Monaco and then to Sevilla, who paid 25 million euros for him in 2019. With the Spanish club, he won the Europa League.
The Portuguese international has made 185 Ligue 1 appearances, 18 Europa League matches, and five Champions League games. He also earned two senior caps for Portugal. After his time at Sevilla, he played for OGC Nice, Olympiakos, Troyes, Braga, Alanyaspor, and Farense. His vast experience in top leagues is expected to aid Motor in their battle to move up the table. The team currently trails league leaders Lech Poznan by eleven points.
Where can Lopes fit into the squad list?
The arrival of the accomplished winger is meant to provide manager Mariusz Misiurowski's side with more quality in attack. Motor Lublin has struggled to create chances, evident from their low goal tally. Lopes, who primarily operates on the right flank, could supply more opportunities for the forwards. His technical skills and experience in European competitions are assets the previous squad lacked.
Manager Misiurowski has now built a new core for the team during this transfer window. Lopes is the most high-profile name among the nine new arrivals. His adaptation to the new environment will be vital for improving results. Fans can track the team's current state on our stats page.
When will the new player make his debut?
The first opportunity to see Rony Lopes in a Motor Lublin shirt will be the match against Widzew Łódź scheduled for December 12, 2026. The game will be played at the stadium on Krochmalna Street. The opponent currently occupies 13th place in the table, making it a direct duel for a higher position.
Until then, the team has time to integrate the new player into their tactics. Lopes will be able to participate in a full training cycle. The next league fixture is an important test for the whole team, whose recent form reads loss, loss, draw, win, loss. You can always check the details of the upcoming schedule in our fixtures calendar. Rony Lopes's contract is valid until the end of the 2027/2028 season.
