Isak Johannesson: Excitement about moving to 1. FC Köln!

Isak Johannesson: Excitement about moving to 1. FC Köln!

1. FC Köln is about to make an exciting new signing announcement. Isak Johannesson, the talented Fortuna Düsseldorf player, is expected to officially join the Billy Goats. This will be officially announced on Sunday after he recently traveled from Reykjavik to Cologne in a private jet to complete his medical check and other formalities, such as t-online.de reported.

Johannesson has previously emphasized his loyalty to Fortuna Düsseldorf and even kissed the Düsseldorf coat of arms after one of his goals. However, this gesture does not seem to have gone down well, as after the move was announced, the player received a flood of angry comments from Fortuna fans on Instagram. In order to curb the anger of his followers, he has deactivated the comment function on his profile. The transfer was made possible thanks to a release clause of 5.5 million euros, which was only valid until Saturday transfermarkt.de added.

Questions about the future and coaching legend

The current search for a coach at 1. FC Köln remains exciting. Lukas Kwasniok is considered the favorite, but former coach Bo Svensson is also being considered. Svensson, who was released from Union Berlin in December 2024, could also imagine a move to England. In the meantime, Timo Hübers is moving further afield and says he wants to play abroad before starting a family.

Another topic is the move of Julian Hettwer, who is now moving from Borussia Dortmund II to Fortuna Düsseldorf on a free transfer and as a result the race for the talented player is lost for Cologne. So far, the Billy Goats have signed Ragnar Ache as their only new signing for the coming season, while talented players such as Jonas Sterner from Dynamo Dresden are close to moving to Hannover 96.

Finances and prospects

Opinion about FC Cologne's transfer strategy is divided. Critics criticize the club's lack of creativity and scouting quality. There are concerns that spending two-thirds of the budget on new players will not deliver the positive future hoped for. It is also unclear whether enough prospects can be created for youth players. Players like Finkgräfe are considered valuable and there are considerations about selling him in order to generate money for new signings.

The issue of integrating young players into the squad remains a challenge. Also mentioned is El Mala, an up-and-coming talent who may be planning a return to the team. The discussion about future transfers and their impact on the club will certainly continue, while 1. FC Köln is in the middle of it and wants to approach the coming season with a breath of fresh air.

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