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Bundesliga side 1.FC Köln and 201 FIFA World Cup winner Lukas Podolski are planning a future together and want to work on a concept together.
On Tuesday, January 21 the FC president Dr. Werner Wolf and the FC managing directors Horst Heldt and Alexander Wehrle have had detailed discussion with Lukas Podolski and his agent Nassim Touihri. It was agreed to go about a short-term co-operation, as well as a commitment from Lukas in the club after his career ends. A concept and a timeframe will now be worked upon by Lukas Podolski and Nassim Touihri as well as the FC managing directors.
Lukas Podolski said, “We had a comfortable and open discussion, for which I would like to heartily thank the FC board. I’m looking forward to planning how I can support FC in the future together with them. Köln is, was and remains my home and FC is my club.”
Dr. Werner Wolf said, “Lukas is an idol for an entire generation of FC fans and will always be welcomed at FC. We want to make use of his love for FC and his appeal across the world, and be with Lukas as he makes the meaningful and very personal steps after his playing career. Therefore, we will now be in a continuous dialogue, which we’re very happy about.””
Lukas Podolski, who has made 130 appearances for Germany, grew up in the FC youth academy. He played 181 times for 1.FC Köln scoring 86 goals. Along with FC, Podolski played for Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Galatasaray, Inter Milan and Vissel Kobe and is currently being linked to Turkish side Antalyaspor.
