1. FC Köln: Trainer Struber with high pressure in search of top strikers!

The 1. FC Köln has announced its transfer activities for the winter break. According to a report by Express has already committed Jusuf GaziGegovic (24) Team is. In addition, the central defender Joel Schmied (26) was hired by FC Sion, for which a maximum of 2.5 million euros were called up. Schmied is scheduled to complete his medical check in Cologne next weekend.

coach Gerhard Struber (47), however, has another striker on his wish list. Among the candidates is Serdar Dursun (33), while Ivan Prtajin (28) stays at Union Berlin and wants to prove there. Another potential newcomer, Benedikt Pichler (27) from Holstein Kiel, is also traded for FC. Despite already managed positive discussions, Holstein Kiel had to reject a request from FC by 2027 due to Pichler. Pichler was a regular player at the beginning of the season, but has lost this status since November and was not in the squad at the Bundesliga anniversary against Freiburg. Last season he scored eight goals in 22 games, but this season only one goal in 14 missions. In an interview, Pichler expressed that FC was his favorite club.

Search for new players

In addition to the commitment of Gazibegovic, the 1. FC Köln plans to sign two other players in January, such as Geissblog reported. Sports director Christian Keller emphasized the need for a central defender due to the violation of Luca Kilian. Even if the club is satisfied with the development of its young strikers, you want to hire another striker in the winter transfer period. Keller describes this phase as a short -term market that depends on the decisions of other clubs.

An example of this is Ivan Prtajin, who originally wanted to switch to FC, but may not be available due to a change of coach at Union Berlin. Keller expressed high expectations of the winter transfer period, but draws attention to the challenges that go hand in hand with the commitment of players in winter. Gazibegovic is described as athletic and intensive, with a positive influence on the team. Whether it will remain the only newcomer should be decided at the beginning of the coming week if discussions with other transfer goals are specified.