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- FC Köln: Downs change brings millions - so it continues!
1. FC Köln has sold Damion Downs to Southampton. What plans does the club have with the transfer funds?
<ol> <li>FC Köln: Downs change brings millions - so it continues!</li> </ol>
1. FC Köln has parted ways with its talented youngster Damion Downs, who will play in the English Championship at FC Southampton in the future. This move, which was officially announced today, is considered one of the most expensive transfers in the club's history. Loud Tipico Southampton will pay an astonishing eight million euros to Cologne, although possible bonus payments could even increase the total amount to almost ten million euros.
Sports director Thomas Kessler expressed regret over Downs' departure; the 21-year-old played a significant role in FC Cologne's promotion back to the Bundesliga last season with ten goals and five assists. Kessler praised Downs' achievements and recalled that there were intensive discussions about a future together, but the player decided to go in a different direction. “An attractive perspective was considered, but Damion had other priorities,” Kessler explained loudly Bundesliga.com.
Financial planning and player changes
The financial resources from this transfer will now be invested specifically in defense. Kessler plans to sign 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 new recruits on board by the training camp in Austria on July 19th.
FC Köln has already signed Ragnar Ache on the offensive. “We are looking for a second goal guarantee alongside Ache,” said Kessler. The list of potential newcomers includes Timothe Nkada from AF Rodez and Oumar Diakité from Stade Reims. Another remnant of the transfer environment is the loss of Rayan Philippe, who was highly sought after last season, and who decided to move to Hamburger SV.
A farewell with gratitude
Although losing such a talented player is never easy, FC Köln remains confident that the upcoming transfers will take the club further forward. The next challenge is already waiting on the other side of the Rhine.