Gazibegovic: The big step to the 1st FC Köln! A fighter with visions

Jusuf Gazibegovic, the 24-year-old newcomer to the 1st FC Köln, switches from Sturm Graz to FC for around two million euros. Gazibegovic has already played five times in the Champions League for Sturm Graz, which is currently at the top of the Austrian league. In a first statement, he describes the change as a challenge and emphasizes that 1. FC Köln is not a typical second division club for him, but is one of the largest clubs in Germany.

In his first training sessions at FC, Gazibegovic experienced a high level of intensity and pressing, which he compares with his experiences from Graz. FC coach Gerhard Struber, who already knows Gazibegovic from his youth at RB Salzburg and Liefering, praises the player and his skills. Gazibegovic himself emphasizes in this context that he never gave up.

opportunities for advancement and personal connection

As part of his training camp in Estepona, Gazibegovic will also meet his former team Sturm Graz, which is housed in the same hotel. With Sturm Graz, Gazibegovic won the championship last season, and he sees the chances of promotion with 1. FC Köln as more realistic. He emphasizes that the FC is a "really large club" with a lot of tradition and passionate fans.

Gazibegovic, who is proud to be the first new addition to the club's one -year transfer lock, describes himself as a "fighter". He emphasizes his operational and goal scorer qualities, especially for free kicks. The contact with coach Gerhard Struber was crucial for the decision to change because the coach knows him since childhood. Gazibegovic is particularly looking forward to the home games and the atmosphere in the stadium.

The statements of Gazibegovic were made by Image compiled, while the Geißblog Further insights into its switch to the 1. FC Cologne delivers.