1.FC Köln have signed Philipp Pentke as number two behind Marvin Schwäbe. The 38-year-old goalkeeper signed a one-year deal. 1.FC Köln Managing Director Christian Keller said, “In the last three weeks of training, Philipp has shown that he fits and fulfils our profile. He has proven his qualities as a …
Read More »1.FC Köln & Davie Selke extend contract until 2026!
Davie Selke has extended his contract with 1.FC Köln until June 30, 2026. The striker joined 1.FC Köln during the 2022/23 Winter Break and scored five goals in 17 games. Davie Selke feels at home with 1.FC Köln and, as a result, has decided to put pen to paper on …
Read More »1.FC Köln sign midfielder Jacob Steen Christensen!
1.FC Köln have signed Jacob Steen Christensen from FC Nordsjaelland. The defensive midfielder, who has played for all the Danish youth teams, has signed a deal until June 30, 2026. The 21 year old finished as runner-up in the Danish Superliga with FC Nordsjaelland last season and joins 1.FC Köln …
Read More »1.FC Köln sign Luca Waldschmidt on loan!
1.FC Köln have signed Luca Waldschmidt. The 27-year-old forward has joined 1.FC Köln on loan until June 30, 2024 from VfL Wolfsburg. The seven-time German international made 18 appearances for the Wolves in the past season, scoring four goals. Waldschmidt also managed to feature twice in the DFB-Pokal, adding a …
Read More »1.FC Köln extend Jeff Chabot contract!
Jeff Chabot will remain with 1.FC Köln. In January 2022, the centre-back joined 1.FC Köln initially on loan from Sampdoria Genoa and he will now join FC permanently. The 25-year-old has signed a deal until summer 2026. 1.FC Köln managing director Christian Keller said, “Jeff didn’t have an easy start …
Read More »1.FC Köln extend coach Steffen Baumgart’s contract until 2025!
1.FC Köln and Steffen Baumgart will continue their successful work together. The FC head coach has extended his contract that was previously dated to June 30, 2024 – as agreed upon in the previous campaign – for a further year until June 30, 2025. Steffen Baumgart said, “In the past …
Read More »1.FC Köln extend contract of teenager Damion Downs until 2026!
1.FC Köln have extended the contract of under-19 DFB-Pokal winner Damion Downs. On Sunday, Downs scored a brace in the final to seal a 4-3 win over FC Schalke 04. A few days prior, he had signed his first professional deal with the club. Thomas Kessler, Head of Football, said, …
Read More »Bundesliga rearranges Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1.FC Köln derby!
The Bundesliga Rhine derby between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1.FC Köln on Matchday 31 of the current 2022-23 season has been rearranged. The fixture was originally scheduled for 3:30pm CEST on Sunday, May 7 but will now take place two days earlier at 8:30pm CEST on Friday, May 5. The …
Read More »Keeper Timo Horn to leave 1.FC Köln!
At the end of the 2022-23 season, a story book FC career will come to an end. Timo Horn, Köln born and bred, is the most-senior player in Steffen Baumgart’s 1.FC Köln squad and will not extend his contract, which runs out in the summer. The FC goalkeeper, who has …
Read More »1.FC Köln to appeal FIFA ruling!
1.FC Köln will appeal the FIFA ruling in the case of the signing of U19 player, Jaka Cuber Potocnik at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The goal is also to suspend the punishment until a final decision is reached in the case. FIFA’s verdict on the case brought …
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