Isak Johannesson shocks Fortuna: Switch to FC Köln officially!

Isak Johannesson shocks Fortuna: Switch to FC Köln officially!

Köln, Deutschland - The 1st FC Köln has committed an exciting newcomer: Isak Johannesson changes from Fortuna Düsseldorf to the cathedral city. This news was officially announced on Sunday, and the fans are looking forward to the Bundesliga debut of the 22-year-old Icelandic international in the coming season. However, the change also caused excitement, especially among the followers of Fortuna Düsseldorf, who did not want to hand over their players lightly, after all, Cologne is a direct rival in the league.

In an emotional Instagram post, Johannesson spoke about his farewell to Düsseldorf and emphasized his passion for the Bundesliga. "It was my big dream to play in this league," said the newcomer. He thanked his former club for the support and memories from the past two years. Despite the exciting new challenge, the young player is faced with headwind in the form of hate comments. This even led to a temporary blocking of his comment function.

a promising talent

Sports director Thomas Kessler from 1. FC Köln is certain that Johannesson is ready for the Bundesliga. "He has developed well and will help us in the central midfield with its versatility and ball skill," said Kessler about the newcomer, who signed a contract until June 30, 2030. Johannesson himself is particularly looking forward to the atmosphere in the RheinEnergieStadion and to bring his qualities into the team.

Isak Johannesson was born in Sutton Coldfield and can look back on a remarkable career. After his debut in the Icelandic second division at the age of 15, he moved to IFK Norrköping in 2019, where he played 44 games in the Allsvenskan and collected 13 templates at five goals. This was followed by FC København for two years, where he won the Danish Superliga twice before he was loaned to Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2023. There he was able to score 15 goals in 61 games in the 2nd Bundesliga and prepare 11 goals.

transfer overview

The alternating period in the Bundesliga brings numerous changes. There were a total of 324 entrances and 310 departures, which underlines the dynamic movements within the clubs. The transfer expenses amount to 794.675 million euros, while the income is 697.059 million euros. These transfers show not only the ambitious plans of the clubs, but also the general market movements in the league.

It remains exciting to see how Johannesson will beat in the Bundesliga and whether he manages to meet the high expectations. The change is not only a new step in his career, but also a great opportunity to prove yourself in one of the most renowned football leagues in the world. Come-on-FC reports that… and fc.de shares .... The transfer overview of [Transfer market gives a comprehensive overview of the current movements in the Bundesliga.] (Https://www.transfermarkt.de/1-bundesliga/transfers/wettbewerb/l1)