Viktoria Köln lost young talent: Keita changes to Anderlecht!

Viktoria Köln lost young talent: Keita changes to Anderlecht!

Köln, Deutschland - FC Viktoria Cologne has a bitter loss. Center-defender Talent Zoomana Keita changes to the RSC Anderlecht and leaves a large gap in the club's squad from the 3rd division. The just 19-year-old is considered one of the most promising talents in recent years and has gone through his football career almost exclusively with Viktoria, apart from a three-year guest performance at 1. FC Köln.

Keita, who made his debut with the professionals last season, has already had 10 missions in the 3rd division and 4 in the state cup during the current season. The move to Anderlecht, a traditional club from Belgium, sets a new record for the transfer fee of Viktoria Cologne, which is said to be in a medium six -digit range. This transfer fee is clearly exceeding the Said El Mala, which was signed by 1. FC Köln in summer for around 300,000 euros. Sports director Stephan Küsters proudly expresses the development of Keita and also emphasizes the excellent youth work of Viktoria.

The way to Anderlecht

With a contract by June 30, 2029, Keita is gradually introduced to the professional team of Anderlecht. Operations in the second representation are also planned to further promote its development. Olivier Renard, the sports director of Anderlecht, is convinced of the potential of the young defensive talent. Keita himself thanked Viktoria Cologne for the support on social media and is now calling to continue growing at Anderlecht.

What makes Keita so special? He not only met the physical and technical requirements for a modern footballer, but also brings a pronounced mental strength that enables him to participate in top -class competition in the 1st division. These aspects are not accidental, but the result of holistic talent development.

talent promotion in focus

The current developments also reflect the importance of solid talent promotion. In this context, the Institute for Talent Sciences has focused on individual and age -appropriate development. The focus is on technical and tactical skills as well as the personal development of young athletes. Research aims to optimally promote not only the sports motor, but also the cognitive skills of the players.

With a multi -stage talent program and innovative approaches such as the player Scoring 5D, the promotion of young talents is professionalized. These developments are important to identify talents such as Keita and prepare for their future in competitive sport.

whether the change after Anderlecht is the first step towards a great career? The signs are good and the football world will look forward to the next appearances of the young Cologne talent.

Sources: Kicker , Talent score .