Cologne's new coach Kwasniok: We want spectacular football!

Cologne's new coach Kwasniok: We want spectacular football!

In an exciting press conference at the Rhein-Energie-Stadion today, Lukas Kwasniok was officially introduced as the new head coach of 1. FC Köln. The event, which lasted almost 50 minutes and was followed by over 50 journalists, marks the beginning of a new chapter for the traditional club, which has an impressive 150,000 members. Kwasniok, 44 years old and born in Gleiwitz, brings a wealth of coaching experience with him, having previously worked in Jena, Saarbrücken and Paderborn, among others. KStA reports that his predecessors only had short terms in office, which only makes Kwasniok's goal seem even more ambitious.

During the press conference, Kwasniok emphasized his intention to offer “spectacles” with the FC and to thrill the fans. His clear ideas and the will to “stand in front of Gladbach” at the end of the season show that he is determined to push the club forward in terms of sport. The new coach also has family roots in Cologne, as his great-grandmother lived in the city, which represents a special emotional connection for him. According to t-online, Kwasniok plans to establish himself as a “Kölscher Jung” and integrate the city’s carnival lifestyle.

Kwasniok and his vision for FC

Kwasniok said that he was looking forward to working with sports director Thomas Kessler, who had already observed him during his previous involvement in Saarbrücken. Kessler sees Kwasniok as the ideal coach for FC and believes in his abilities in player development. The two already discussed the squad during Kwasniok's family vacation in Mallorca in order to create a solid basis for the coming season. His contract runs until June 30, 2028, suggesting longer-term plans. bundesliga.com emphasizes that Kwasniok was able to gain a lot of experience during his time at SC Paderborn and now sees the chance to cause a sensation with Cologne.

The start of training will take place on July 7th at Geißbockheim, and Kwasniok is determined to set realistic and achievable goals in order to stabilize FC in the Bundesliga. He rejects comparisons to his predecessors, but emphasizes that he wants to build on the successes of Steffen Baumgart without portraying himself as a copy of him. Kwasniok plans to be a leader in communication to create a positive atmosphere within the team.

In summary, it can be said that Lukas Kwasniok's first steps as coach of 1. FC Köln appear promising. With clear ideas, an emotional connection to the city and the will to offer the fans an attractive game, it will be exciting to see how the coming season will develop for FC.