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- FC Cologne is planning new signings: These stars could come soon!
1. FC Köln is planning potential new additions for the 2025 Bundesliga season. Coach and sports director active!
<ol> <li>FC Cologne is planning new signings: These stars could come soon!</li> </ol>
1. FC Köln's squad planning for the coming Bundesliga season is taking shape. While the players and coaches are charging their batteries, sports director Thomas Kessler is already active and has signed the first newcomers in the form of Ragnar Ache and Isak Johannesson. But that's not all: A very hot prospect could be Eric Martel, who may be giving up his place in the team after his loan to Austria Vienna. Come On FC reports that Cologne are looking for several midfielders.
But who could be on FC’s wish list? On the one hand, there is Janik Haberer, who plays for Union Berlin and is traded with a market value of 2.5 million euros. Haberer is considered an irreplaceable regular player and leader. Lucas Tousart, also from Union Berlin, could also be an issue for Cologne. With a comparable market value, he is currently no longer the focus of trainer Urs Fischer and could therefore be on the verge of saying goodbye.
The billy goats' squad considerations
Another candidate who is getting people talking is Florian Grillitsch. The ex-Real Valladolid player returns to Hoffenheim after a loan spell. With a market value of €3 million and a contract running until 2026, he could also be a potential signing for the Billy Goats. And Yannik Keitel from VfB Stuttgart, who could be available for 3.5 million euros, is also being discussed for a move.
The situation with Arne Maier from FC Augsburg is also uncertain. The former U21 international could be on the market for €4 million. This uncertainty about his future could also lead him to Cologne, while Finn Becker, the last on the list after a difficult season at Hoffenheim, could also be an interesting candidate for €2 million.
Eric Martel – Latest signing
The Cologne team was also able to land a promising personnel in Eric Martel. The 20-year-old German comes from RB Leipzig and has signed a four-year contract with FC. Last season he was allowed to play on loan at Austria Vienna, where he played 30 games and contributed five points scorer. Martel can be used flexibly as a defensive midfielder and central defender and brings a lot of talent, as managing director Christian Keller emphasizes. The Bundesliga reports that he is enthusiastic about his new role and sees Cologne as an ideal platform for young, developing players.
A look at the market values of the Bundesliga shows: The total market value of all clubs is 4.59 billion euros, with interesting shifts in the values. Top teams such as FC Bayern Munich have seen an increase compared to previous seasons, while others such as Bayer 04 Leverkusen have seen declines. Transfer market illustrates the interrelationships and financial game surrounding the best players in the league.
With the new additions and the considerations in squad planning, the signs point to change at 1. FC Köln. The coming weeks will show which players ultimately find their way to the billy goats and whether the Cologne team will be able to put together a powerful team for the challenges of next season.