Maxi Oyedele has not played a single minute for RC Strasbourg this season, leaving his six-million-euro transfer looking like a major misstep.
Recruited from Legia Warsaw in the summer of 2025, the 22-year-old midfielder has failed to break into the plans of coach Hugo Oliveira. Sport.fr reported that the former Manchester United player has not even been named to a matchday squad or featured for the reserve team since the campaign began.
The Polish international arrived with high expectations after making 24 appearances for Legia Warsaw during the 2024–25 season. His debut year in Alsace stalled due to multiple injuries, limiting him to just 15 total appearances. Those physical setbacks prevented him from establishing a consistent rhythm under the club’s coaching staff.
Maxi Oyedele. Baller. 🥵 pic.twitter.com/gEyn7KakMy
Polska Pioneers reported that the player is no longer part of the manager’s tactical scheme, opening the door for a departure during the winter transfer window. To recover some of their investment, Strasbourg officials are reportedly weighing a six-month loan before considering a permanent sale in the summer of 2027.
A return to Legia Warsaw remains a possibility for the young midfielder to rebuild his form and market value. Asked about potential January reinforcements in midfield, Legia sports director Fredi Bobic told reporters, “We will see if there are any opportunities on the transfer market, including in midfield. I do not expect anything specific. We will see what happens.” Neither club has confirmed any formal negotiations regarding a transfer.
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