- FC Köln: Downs change brings millions-that's how it goes!
<Ol> <li> FC Köln: Downs change brings millions-that's how it goes! </li> </l>
The 1st FC Köln has separated from his talented youngster Damion Downs, who will play in the English championship at FC Southampton in the future. This change, which was officially announced today, is considered one of the most expensive transfers in club history. According to Tipico , Southampton pays astonishing eight million euros to the Cologne could.
sports director Thomas Kessler was regrettable about the departure of Downs, the 21-year-old had a significant share in FC Köln in the Bundesliga last season with ten goals and five templates. Kessler praised Downs' achievements and recalled that intensive discussions were held about a future together, but the player decided to take a different direction. "It was an attractive perspective, but Damion set different priorities," said Kessler, according to .
Financial planning and player change
The financial resources from this transfer are now being invested in the defense. Kessler plans to commit three new defenders: a central clearer, a replacement for the injured Finkgräfe on the left and a right -back. The goal is to get these newcomers to the training camp in Austria on July 19th.
On the offensive, FC Köln has already signed Ragnar Ache. "We are looking for a second gorant next to Ache," said Kessler. On the list of potential newcomers are Timothe NKADA from AF Rodez and Oumar Diakité from Stade Reims. A remnant from the transfer environment is also the loss of Rayan Philippe, who was much sought after last season, who chose Hamburger SV.
a farewell with gratitude
Although the loss of a player in such a talented player is never easy, FC Köln remains confident that the upcoming transfers will continue to advance the association. The next challenge is already waiting on the other side of the Rhine.
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