Damion Downs leaves Cologne: Switch to FC Southampton Perfect!

Damion Downs leaves Cologne: Switch to FC Southampton Perfect!

Köln, Deutschland - The 21-year-old attacker Damion Downs officially made the switch from 1. FC Köln to FC Southampton. The young striker, who contributed significantly to the success of FC last season with 11 goals and 6 assists, signed a contract with the English by 2029. According to media reports, Southampton pays a fixed transfer fee of 8 million euros, which makes Downs the most seventh -controlled sale in the club's history of 1. FC Köln. Including possible bonuses, the sum could even increase to over 10 million euros, such as Sky Sport.

What makes the change particularly relevant is the fact that 1. FC Köln Downs offered a contract extension with a central role in the Bundesliga. FC sports director Thomas Kessler confirmed that Downs decided against this offer. It seems that Southampton's offer was difficult to ignore the American striker. "Southampton is a big club that belongs in the Premier League, and that's my goal," said Downs after signing the contract.

a talented player with large ambitions

Downs, which previously played for Germany's U20 national team, decided on the US national team in spring. During his time at FC Köln, he established himself as a physical player who acts as a target player and creates space for his teammates. With an impressive quota of one goal every 180 minutes in the 2nd Bundesliga, he not only strengthened his offensive, but also advanced his market value development, which increase from 2.5 million euros to 6 million euros, such as Transfermarkt.

his move to Southampton could be the next big step in his career for him. Downs mentioned that he spoke about the transfer with national coach and former Southampton coach Mauricio Pochettino and is convinced that the choice on Southampton was a good decision. His style of play is characterized by good degrees, excellent walking paths and the ability to prepare goals.

FC Köln and the squad changes

Despite the painful departure of downs, there is also a ray of hope at 1. FC Köln. As a replacement for the talented striker, Ragnar Ache was hired by the 1st FC Kaiserslautern. In addition, Tim Lemperle also left the club towards TSG Hoffenheim, changing free of charge. These changes in squad are in line with the one-to-watch strategies of the association.

The 1. FC Köln can be in the series of 10 most expensive departures in the club history with the departure of downs. The club shows that it is ready to let talented players pull into the big leagues and to operate profitably. In fact, an exciting time for FC!