The big transfer poker: Cologne fights for central defender Schmied!

The 1st FC Köln is in the negotiations for the transfer of defender Joël Schmied from FC Sion. The Cologne and 26-year-old central defender agreed on a change in winter. The contract should run by 2028. However, there are still open questions about the transfer fee; While Sion demands three million euros, Cologne is ready to pay a maximum of two million euros.

The association is currently in the transfer poker, with a final decision still being pending. However, there is optimism in Cologne that an agreement can be reached. Player and association absolutely strive for the change.

contradictory reports on the level of negotiations

The transfer by Joël Schmied not only causes discussions in Cologne. Reports from Germany and Switzerland draw a divergent picture. While Sky and "Corner Magazine" report an almost fixed transfer href = "https://www.transfermarkt.de/sions-schmied-vor-transfer-nach-koln-bericht-uber-beistungs-strande-ausetzen/view/news/448081"> Blick from advanced conversations, while the "Express" is more reluctant to point out that Schmied is only one of several candidates.

In addition, it is noted by the media that both the amount of the transfer fee and the contract details have not yet been officially confirmed. Owner and trainer of 1. FC Köln, Gerhard Struber, urgently need a new central defender for the triple chain, which makes Schmied's commitment even more urgent.

Joël Schmied, who has been a regular player at Sion for three years and has only recently been promoted to captain, has developed a valuable place in the squad of his club. Last season he scored five goals in 34 games and prepared three goals. His market value has doubled to two million euros during this period and made it the most valuable player in the Sion squad.