# Czech clubs pre‑season, squad moves and European qualifiers > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-football-clubs-squad-overhaul > Updated: 2026-08-13T04:55:00.000Z. Sources: 79. Developments: 11. Sparta Prague confirmed the arrivals of Gambian striker Ebrima Singhateh, Hungarian defender Viktor Vitályos and keeper Krisztián Hegyi, while Dutch midfielder Sivert Mannsverk completed a permanent move from Ajax. Pre‑season camp in Grassau was disrupted by a knee injury to Mannsverk and a stomach illness for Adam Karabek. Sparta opened the summer with a 4‑1 win over Opava and a 3‑0 victory against Japanese side G‑Osaka, showcasing the new signings and returning loanees. Slavia Prague announced its most extensive roster overhaul in eight years, adding midfielders Pavel Kačor and Emmanuel Ayaosi from Karviná and scouting former captain Tomáš Souček. The club recorded a 3‑0 friendly win over Slovak side Ružomberok, featuring debutant goalkeeper Nazar Domčak and new signing Glossoa, after a 1‑0 loss to Slovan Bratislava in a separate friendly. Viktoria Plzeň detailed contract extensions for goalkeeper Florian Wiegele and defender Sampson Dweh, while maintaining a core squad around captain Lukáš Červ. Domestic licensing issues surfaced as the Czech FA denied MFK Chrudim a Chance National League licence over inadequate stadium lighting, wage arrears and financial instability, forcing the club toward relegation to the amateur ČFL. In European competition, FK Jablonec progressed after a 2‑0 home win over NK Varaždin and then secured a 2‑0 first‑leg victory over RFS Riga in the Conference League third‑qualifying round. Vachtang Čanturišvili opened the scoring in the 18th minute and Matěj Polidar added a second in the 53rd, giving the Czech side a comfortable lead for the return match in Riga. Coach Luboš Kozel warned against underestimating the Latvian opponents, noting that UEFA’s recent reshuffle, which removed Karviná, allowed Czech clubs to take part in the qualifiers. Jablonec ultimately secured advancement by defeating RFS Riga 2-1 in the second leg, resulting in a 4-1 aggregate victory. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: RFS eliminated from UEFA Conference League by Jablonec RFS has exited the UEFA Conference League third-round qualification after losing 1-2 to Czech club Jablonec, resulting in a 4-1 aggregate defeat. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rfs-eliminated-from-uefa-conference-league-by-jablonec ### 2026-08-05: FK Jablonec defeats RFS Riga 2‑0 to take lead in Conference League tie FK Jablonec beat RFS Riga 2‑0 in the Conference League first leg, taking a solid lead for the second match. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fk-jablonec-prepares-for-european-conference-league-clash-with-rfs-riga ### 2026-07-22: FK Jablonec 2-3 loss to NK Varaždin in Conference League qualifying FK Jablonec lost 3‑2 to NK Varaždin in the Conference League qualifiers, citing defensive errors, while Hradec Králové won 1‑0 in Norway to re‑enter European competition. 39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hradecs-defender-petrek-injured-ahead-of-european-match-in-norway ### 2026-07-14: Sparta Prague's pre‑season hit by midfield injury Sparta Prague's pre‑season camp in Germany sees key midfielder Sivert Mannsverk injured and forward Adam Karabec ill, casting doubt over squad readiness for the new league season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sparta-pragues-preseason-hit-by-midfield-injury ### 2026-07-11: Slavia Prague wins 3-0 over Ružomberok in Austrian friendly Slavia Prague beat Ružomberok 3-0 in Austria, with debutant goalkeeper Nazar Domčak keeping a clean sheet and sparking loan interest. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slavia-prague-gears-up-in-preseason-coach-stresses-squad-selection-over-results ### 2026-07-11: Slovan Bratislava beats Slavia Praha 1‑0 in summer friendly Slovan Bratislava beat Slavia Praha 1‑0 in a friendly in Austria, while Sparta Prague won 3‑0 over G‑Osaka, both part of summer pre‑season camps. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sparta-prague-and-slavia-prague-schedule-preseason-friendlies-in-germany-and-austria ### 2026-07-04: Sparta Prague beats Opava 4-1 in preseason friendly Sparta Prague beat Opava 4‑1 in a preseason match, with Haraslín scoring, Ševčík netting twice, and coach Priske praising new signings and addressing Rrahmani rumors. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sparta-prague-defeats-opava-10-in-preseason-friendly ### 2026-07-04: Chrudim denied second‑division licence over stadium and financial issues FAČR denied Chrudim a second‑division licence over stadium lighting and financial problems; the club’s appeal failed, leading to relegation, while a Ukrainian player confirms he will stay. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sparta-prague-and-ikov-unveil-summer-squad-moves-ahead-of-new-czech-league-season ### 2026-06-23: Sparta Prague eyes title win with key signings and revamped mindset Sparta Prague’s coach says the club needs key signings and a renewed title hunger, adding three new players and planning a July pre‑season camp in Germany. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sparta-prague-and-mfk-karvin-begin-summer-preparations-amid-roster-uncertainty ### 2026-06-22: Sparta Prague bolsters squad with new striker Ebrima Singhateh and defender Viktor Vitályos Sparta Prague starts pre‑season with new signings Ebrima Singhateh, Viktor Vitályos and others, while coach Brian Priske deals with absences as the club seeks to improve on a trophy‑less previous season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sparta-prague-bolsters-squad-with-new-striker-ebrima-singhateh-and-defender-viktor-vitlyos ### 2026-05-24: Slavia Prague and Viktoria Plzeň detail squad changes ahead of new Czech league season Slavia Prague plans a major squad revamp with two new signings and possible return of Tomáš Souček, while Viktoria Plzeň reviews its roster, locking up key players on long contracts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slavia-prague-and-viktoria-plze-detail-squad-changes-ahead-of-new-czech-league-season --- Cite as: Czech clubs pre‑season, squad moves and European qualifiers. 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