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Marcin Bułka transfer saga
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Polish goalkeeper Marcin Bułka moved from Ligue 1 side Nice to Saudi Pro League newcomers Neom SC in the summer of 2025. A serious knee injury early in the Saudi season limited him to six league appearances, after which he missed eight months before returning in late April and playing a match in the 30th round. After recovering and resuming international duties with Poland, Bułka was reported in late July 2026 to be negotiating a move to Al‑Hilal, Al-Hilal, the league runners‑up, runners-up, potentially to replace departing goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. By early August 2026, interest shifted as Olympique Marseille opened talks to sign Bułka, viewing him as a possible replacement for Gerónimo Rulli. Marseille must consider his high salary demand, while Al‑Hilal Al-Hilal was said to be monitoring the situation, keeping the option of retaining Bułka in Saudi Arabia on the table. By mid-August 2026, reports indicated that while Bułka is seeking a return to European football following a cruciate ligament injury that sidelined him for 231 days, he may not wish to join Marseille. Despite contact between the French club and his representatives, journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported that the player has expressed that he ‘does not wish to play for Marseille’, despite his previous experience in France with PSG and OGC Nice.
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