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Kwasniok optimistic: 1. FC Köln is planning bold transfers for the Bundesliga!
Lukas Kwasniok becomes the new coach of 1. FC Köln. Squad planning and transfers are the focus for the 2025 Bundesliga season.
Kwasniok optimistic: 1. FC Köln is planning bold transfers for the Bundesliga!
1. FC Köln is on the verge of a new era: Lukas Kwasniok was introduced as the new coach today. The 44-year-old is really looking forward to his first Bundesliga season and emphasizes that squad planning is a central issue for him and sporting director Thomas Kessler (39). Kessler reports “good discussions” regarding possible transfers, even if he cannot yet name any specific names Express writes.
After Ragnar Ache (26) and Isak Johannesson (22) have already been signed, there is currently a certain transfer backlog. Kwasniok has his eye on some former Paderborn players, but he can't simply bring several of them to the Rhineland. There is clearly interest in Calvin Brackelmann (25) and Aaron Zehnter (20), although Zehnter has also aroused the interest of VfL Wolfsburg. Paderborn is demanding at least three million euros for the talented tenth, a sum that Cologne can only spend if Max Finkgräfe (21) leaves the club.
Squad planning in focus
The situation surrounding squad planning is complex. Kwasniok is hoping for a solution regarding Tom Krauß (24) from Mainz 05. There are different ideas as to whether an immediate sale or a loan with an option to buy is desired. There are also no signs of progress with other candidates, including Robin Fellhauer (27, SV Elversberg) and Jakub Kaminski (23, VfL Wolfsburg). However, Kwasniok is optimistic: He expresses his trust in Kessler and the scouting team and is convinced of the quality of the existing team, which is currently very young.
A look at the current squad already shows the direction in which the club is heading. 1. FC Köln's expected squad for the coming season has an average age of 24.6 years. The total market value is around 69.60 million euros, although the values of the individual positions vary:
| position | Average age | Total market value | Average market value |
|---|---|---|---|
| goalkeeper | 29.0 years | €2.10 million | €1.05 million |
| Defence | 24.9 years | €20.50 million | €2.05 million |
| midfield | 23.8 years | €18.30 million | €3.05 million |
| Storm | 24.0 years | €28.70 million | €2.21 million |
The club's transfer record suggests that eight players have moved so far, with a balance of -10 million euros, as expenditure stands at 10 million euros. The planning still has a lot of room for improvement, which can certainly be seen as a positive approach.
Change of coach in the Bundesliga
The coaching changes in the Bundesliga are also the focus of the reporting. We are currently seeing eight coaching changes this season - the lowest number in nine years 90min holds on. While some clubs are fighting for the title and places in European competition, others are facing a relegation battle.
The coming weeks could remain exciting for the Bundesliga – not just on the pitch, but also in the coaching benches. It is now important for Kwasniok and 1. FC Köln to find each other quickly and set the course for a successful season. It remains to be seen whether the squad planning and coaching decisions will bring the desired success.