1. FC Köln VP: 2025/26 Season Review to Shape Transfers
1. FC Köln's vice president for sport, Ulf Sobek, has delivered a comprehensive season review that will directly influence the club's transfer strategy.
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1. FC Köln's vice president for sport, Ulf Sobek, has delivered a comprehensive season review that will directly influence the club's transfer strategy.
Krauß commits to staying at 1. FC Köln, removing himself from Bayer Leverkusen's coaching search and leaving the club with one fewer candidate.
With two players set to leave, 1. FC Köln must urgently reinforce their defensive midfield. The squad rebuild begins.
César Azpilicueta announces his retirement from football, while Tim Lemperle signs a contract extension and Mio Backhaus is set to join SC Freiburg.
Tim Lemperle has committed his future by signing a new contract, while young goalkeeper Backhaus is on the verge of joining SC Freiburg, per Kicker.
Antonio Rüdiger's contract extension at Real Madrid is imminent, while Eric Martel is set for a move to Mainz 05, per Kicker reports.
Eric Martel's confirmed departure from 1. FC Köln after four years ends speculation. The midfielder, who joined in 2021, had stalled contract talks.
After a major investment last year, Köln's Rav van den Berg hasn't found his footing. Now a strong new rival emerges, putting the 21-year-old's role in
Brentford have joined the race for 1. FC Köln's Said El Mala, with the Premier League club showing clear interest in the highly-rated German talent.
1. FC Heidenheim defeated 1. FC Köln 3-1, securing a final-day relegation showdown. Coach Frank Schmidt cited a key turnaround and insists 'it's not too late.'
Koln's 1-3 home loss to Heidenheim leaves coach Rene Wagner's future uncertain. Reporter Jim Decker says his position is 'more open than ever'.
Heidenheim coach Schmidt says 1-0 win at Köln gives them '1000% more chance' of survival, counters Matthäus; calls it first relegation battle.
Coach René Wagner confirmed disciplinary reasons behind Jahmai Simpson-Pusey's omission from 1. FC Köln's 1-3 home loss. The player made a mistake, per Wagner.
After Köln's defeat, Thomas Kessler states no time pressure on interim coach René Wagner, with captain Schwäbe offering support.
Heidenheim's 3-1 win over Köln leaves Wolfsburg, Heidenheim, and St. Pauli tied on points. The final matchday on Saturday will be a relegation showdown.
Union Berlin secured Bundesliga survival with a 2-2 draw against Köln. Coach Marie-Louise Eta seeks her first win in charge as they visit Mainz on matchday 33.
Jan Schöppner scored twice for Heidenheim in a must-win Bundesliga clash against 1. FC Köln, keeping their relegation hopes alive with one game remaining.
Heidenheim missed a 3-1 lead opportunity against 1. FC Köln in a crucial Bundesliga relegation battle, while Niklas Dorsch was hit in the head.
Thomas Kessler praises René Wagner for keeping Köln in the Bundesliga but stops short of a commitment, exploring the coaching market for alternatives.
1. FC Köln can secure Bundesliga survival on Sunday, with veterans Kainz and Heintz expected to play a final match to bid farewell to the fans.