Aleksandar Vuković reportedly close to KS Cracovia appointment after Grzelak dismissal

KS Cracovia confirmed on Sunday morning that Bartosz Grzelak would no longer be responsible for the team's results. Grzelak had led the Kraków side in 20 matches since April, achieving an average of 0.85 points per game during his tenure. The club's decision creates a vacancy as they prepare for their next fixture against Jagiellonia Białystok on November 21.

Journalist Tomasz Włodarczyk reported that Aleksandar Vuković is likely to take the job at KS Cracovia. Włodarczyk stated in a program on Meczyki.pl that Vuković is expected to be Grzelak's successor. This report emerged shortly after the club officially announced the coaching change, suggesting advanced discussions or a settled decision regarding the appointment.

Vuković has been available since September after resolving his contract with Widzew Łódź. Because he terminated that agreement mutually, any interested club needs to negotiate exclusively with him rather than paying compensation. This contractual freedom distinguishes him from other potential candidates mentioned in recent reports.

Before the official announcement regarding Grzelak, Włodarczyk had identified both Jens Gustafsson and Vuković as candidates. However, Gustafsson remains under a valid contract with BK Häcken, which could complicate a swift move. In contrast, Vuković brings prior Ekstraklasa head coaching experience from his time at Legia Warszawa and Piast Gliwice.