Kwasniok becomes a trainer at 1st FC Köln: A new madness begins!

Kwasniok becomes a trainer at 1st FC Köln: A new madness begins!

Paderborn, Deutschland - The 1st FC Köln has committed a new coach with Lukas Kwasniok to succeed Friedhelm Funkel. This decision was officially announced on June 6, 2025. Kwasniok comes from second division SC Paderborn and signed a contract until 2028. According to RP ONLINE Sports director Thomas Kessler The personality and extension from Kwasniok, which should be of central importance for the development of the promoted in the upper house.

Kwasniok itself sees the FC as a "insane club" and a great opportunity. His obligation arouses memories of Steffen Baumgart's employment in 2021, which Cologne led to Conference League after the relegation. The new trainer thus steps in large footsteps and is intended to further stabilize and develop the team.

The way to Cologne

Before Kwasniok moved to Cologne, he fought with Paderborn for the promotion until the last matchday. He had already announced his farewell to Paderborn in mid -April, which started the conversations about his transfer. Originally over 1.5 million euros was speculated, but ultimately it was agreed on a transfer of one million euros. The uncertainty about a possible break after his Paderborn engagement did not last long, since Kwasniok quickly made his decision for Cologne.

incident in Mallorca

A special turn took the situation when Kwasniok was temporarily taken into custody in Mallorca at the end of May. Despite this incident, for which there is still no public information, SC Paderborn assured that Kwasniok remains coach. This incident led him to pause against the 1st FC Nürnberg in the last game of the season and was represented by assistant coach Frank Kaspari. According to Sky Sport Events, whereby the presumption of innocence applies to Kwasniok.

Kwasniok will lead the first training session in preparation for the new season on June 25 and, given his previous successes, will be able to effectively conduct the team. The fans and those responsible for the 1. FC Köln hope for a positive development.