Wieczysta Kraków reaches Ekstraklasa, a businessman's life project

Wieczysta Kraków has officially secured its place in the Ekstraklasa, Poland's premier football league, marking a monumental success for the club and its ambitious owner, businessman Wojciech Kwiecień.

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I remember when I first came to work in Krakow. The main pitch was still okay, but everything around it was basically wasteland. We sat in the club building, which had a billiard table, and listened in amazement to the president's vision. He said what he wanted to do and in what timeframe. He never broke his word.

Kwiecień, known as the "King of Pharmacies," has poured significant resources and strategic vision into Wieczysta, transforming it from a team primarily competing in lower regional leagues into a top-tier contender. His leadership has been characterized by decisive action and a commitment to his promises, as noted by former coach Przemysław Cecherz, who described Kwiecień's word as "sacred."

The club's journey to the top flight has seen several coaching changes, with Kazimierz Moskal ultimately guiding the team to promotion. Cecherz, who played a role in earlier advancements, highlighted Kwiecień's organizational skills, his ability to listen while making swift decisions, and, crucially, the financial backing that made the project possible.

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The president has his requirements for the style of play, but he is simply fair. I don't know anyone who would say they were wronged in the slightest. I can confidently say that Wojciech Kwiecień's word is sacred. If he says something, you know it will happen.

This promotion represents the culmination of Kwiecień's personal project and underscores his impact on the club. The success is a blend of strong leadership, financial investment, and effective management, bringing Wieczysta Kraków onto the national football stage.

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It is a great personal success for Wojciech Kwiecień. If I had to point to what decided it, I would definitely mention the president's organizational skills, the ability to listen to people combined with the ability to make decisions unilaterally, which simplifies and speeds up many things, and of course the money, because it wouldn't have happened without it.