Viktoria Cologne: Double reinforcement for defensive and attack!

Viktoria Cologne: Double reinforcement for defensive and attack!

The transfer period brings a breath of fresh air to Cologne! With the commitment of Leander Popp and Verthomy Boboy, Viktoria Cologne brought two new players on board to strengthen both the offensive and the defensive. On July 11, 2025, the people of Cologne announced that Popp was borrowed for a season of second division Greuther Fürth. The 20-year-old center forward already brings experience from the 2nd Bundesliga, where he was used in ten games. Before his time in Fürth, he changed from Hertha BSC in January 2024.

for Popp, who can also play on the wings, the loan was an important step to bring himself back into play. "I am looking forward to the home games and the game system of Viktoria Cologne," he said optimistically about his new challenge. Sports manager Stephan Küsters praised him as a strong player in one-on-one, who can both prepare and score goals. Popp was born in Berlin and is officially active for the new season at Viktoria.

return to the home country

In addition to the obligation of Popp, Verthomy Boboy, a native of Cologne, returns to his hometown. The 22-year-old changes from Standard Liège to Viktoria Cologne and has an impressive duel strength and a good ball game. Boboy started his career at Fortuna Cologne and has already gained a lot of experience in VfL Bochum's U19. Last season he came to 30 missions in the U21 from Standard Liège.

"I want to be part of Viktoria Köln and am happy to return here," said Boboy, who hopes to demonstrate his skills in the regional league. His return is eagerly awaited by the fans because he grew up in the city and took his first football steps here.

full of anticipation for the new season

With these two new additions, Viktoria Köln shows that they are by no means idle and strategically prepare for the coming season. On August 2, the Cologne team started the new season with a home game against the promoted team from Schweinfurt. The anticipation is great, both among the players and the fans. The new reinforcements could be crucial for how well the team will be cut.

The transfer activities in the past few weeks have not only been remarkable at Viktoria Köln. The entire football world experiences a dynamic area in which clubs can borrow, buy or sell players. As an analysis shows, however, there are big differences in the transfer sums and financial possibilities of different clubs. In the Bundesliga, for example, there was a transfer deficit in the 2024/2025 season, whereby the expenditure exceeded the income.

Due to the targeted newcomers, the Cologne residents hope to continue to establish themselves in the regional league and possibly even target the rise. In the hard competition, it will be crucial whether the new players can find their way into the team quickly and can successfully play their strengths.

The entire fan shaft of Viktoria Köln wants an exciting season with high -class games and sufficient reason to celebrate!