Cologne before the transfer hit: Change from Wüthrich on the way?

Cologne before the transfer hit: Change from Wüthrich on the way?

1. FC Köln could get reinforcements from Austria again! There are currently rumors surrounding Gregory Wüthrich, Sturm Graz's defense chief. As the crown reports, the negotiations between Wüthrich and the FC are already well advanced. The Swiss international is said to have personally inspected the Cologne team last Saturday during the game against WSG Tirol. The 30-year-old, who has a contract with Sturm Graz until the summer of 2024, could offer the Billy Goats a decisive reinforcement in the center of defense.

After Gazibegovic, further transfer plans

Those responsible in Cologne, led by Christian Keller and Thomas Kessler, have already taken the first step in the transfer market by signing Jusuf Gazibegovic. Now Wüthrich seems to be the next coup. His exceptional skills as a central defender, such as his good pace and his precise openings, make him a sought-after candidate. After Luca Kilian tore his cruciate ligament and captain Timo Hübers' inconsistent performance, FC sees a need for an experienced man like Wüthrich to increase defensive stability.

The 1.92 meter tall defender has already made 162 appearances for Sturm Graz in his career, scoring 10 goals and 7 assists. Its market value is estimated at around four million euros. A move to Germany would not be new for him, as he was already close to moving to Bundesliga club FC Augsburg in the summer of 2023, but failed the medical check. With a move to 1. FC Köln, the Bernese native, whose contract expires at the end of the season, could open a new chapter in his career, as well as the Review reported. The club is optimistic about the next negotiations to secure the services of the defender.