From Swiss champion to Polish teammate: Males swaps Super League for Widzew Lodz

Twenty‑five‑year‑old Darian Males departs the Swiss Super League to sign a three‑year contract with Poland’s Widzew Lodz, where he will become teammate of Andi Zeqiri, while the Bern club confirms the move as a fresh start for the former YB striker.

Departure from the Super League

The Bern club announced that the YB striker is leaving the Super League and heading towards the Polish league. The transfer was reported by Freshfocus and credited to Claudio De Capitani, highlighting the player’s exit from YB. The announcement frames the move as a clear shift from Swiss football to a new environment.

Males’ career began at Luzern, where he was trained before seeking luck at Inter Milan in 2020. Despite the high‑profile move, he never broke into the first team at the Italian giants. Early 2021 saw him return on loan to the Swiss league, playing for FC Basel.

New chapter in Poland

In the summer of 2023, Males transferred to Young Boys, the Swiss champions, and immediately contributed to a title‑winning season. The former Swiss youth international added a league crown to his résumé in his first season with the club.

At Widzew Lodz, Males signed a three‑year deal, joining the club as a new forward. The contract makes him a teammate of Andi Zeqiri, who is already engaged with the Polish side. This reunion marks a notable link between two players who have both experienced Swiss football.

The contrast between leaving a championship‑winning side in the Super League and starting anew in Poland underscores Males’ willingness to embrace fresh challenges. It also illustrates how a player can transition from domestic success to an international venture while maintaining connections with former colleagues.