- FC Köln: Türoff in an interview - We are ready for relegation!
<Ol> <li> FC Köln: Türoff in an interview - We are ready for relegation! </l>
Köln, Deutschland - The 1st FC Köln faces a pioneering phase in its club history. Philipp Türoff, Managing Director for over three years, sees himself challenged after Christian Keller and coach Gerhard Struber's recent separations. In a current interview, he emphasizes that one is now "fully capable of working again" and that the enforcement of clear responsibilities in the sporting area is crucial. Türoff is optimistic that the team can achieve its goals under a new line, despite the unexpected turns in the season end phase.
The dismissal of Christian Keller, who had only been working in the position of managing director of Sport since April 2022, was particularly surprising. Keller had signed Struber after relegation in the summer of 2024 and was bound by the conviction that an ascent was possible. Türoff explains that the personnel decisions were assessed in a much larger context, especially after the 1-1 against Regensburg, where the question arose whether one had to act. After his separation, Keller nevertheless expressed his belief in the climb and thanked the fans for their support.new trainer and sporting reorientation
With the promotion of Thomas Kessler to the sports director and the appointment of Friedhelm Funkel as the new head coach, the association wants to set fresh impulses. Funkel, who has been a coach of the FC twice in the past, signed a contract until the end of the current season. He brings Matthias Lust as an assistant coach and emphasizes his great connection to the club and the motivation to take the team back to the first division.
The decision to sign Funkel is based not only on the analysis of sporting development, but also on the need to break new ground. Türoff and those responsible have recognized that changes are necessary to achieve the ambitious goals of FC. A budget of around twelve million euros is to be available for squad planning, although the exact funds are not made public.
The role of bodies and membership
The upcoming board elections in autumn will also be a challenge for Türoff. He sees FC as a membership -centered club and underlines the need for continuity and stability during the election campaign. The various bodies of the association, such as the communication and fan and membership committee, play a crucial role in the design of the membership participation and the strategic orientation of the club.
Türoff looks optimistic about the future of 1. FC Köln. "We are fully able to work again," he says, and is confident that the team can achieve the desired goals with the new structures. The changes on and next to the square are the first step to secure the relegation in the Bundesliga and a possible placement in the upper third.
for Türoff and the new sporting leadership, it is of central importance that everyone involved pulls together. "Many employees are involved in important topics," emphasizes Türoff and emphasizes the collective responsibility of the entire association for sporting success.
In the middle of the challenges that football brings with it, there is also hope for a positive end to the end of this season for the loyal fans of 1. FC Köln.
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