Arka Gdynia has bid farewell to one of its best players, Luke Barrett, who is leaving for Portuguese side Benfica Lisbon. Luke Barrett joined Arka Gdynia in the 2026/27 season and quickly became one of the team's leaders. His form was phenomenal, especially in the first round of the playoffs, where the yellow-blues turned the series around and triumphed over favored Śląsk Wrocław 3:2. Barrett scored 15, 13, 25, 22, and 16 points in subsequent games. AMW Arka Gdynia president, Bartłomiej Wołoszyn, said that Luke Barrett received a contract offer with a significant, over 100% raise. However, the player has an offer to play in the German league, which Arka Gdynia cannot match. Arka Gdynia is currently 17th in Ekstraklasa, with 36 points, 9 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses in 34 games, with a goal difference of -27. Their last game was a 0:3 loss to Raków Częstochowa on May 23, 2026. It's hard to say how Arka Gdynia will do without Luke Barrett, but one thing is certain - the 2026/27 season will be very tough for the yellow-blues.