Lukas Kwasniok: The hot trainer candidate for 1. FC Köln!

Lukas Kwasniok: The hot trainer candidate for 1. FC Köln!

Köln, Deutschland - The 1. FC Köln has identified a clear favorite for the coaching position: Lukas Kwasniok, the former coach of SC Paderborn. According to several media, including the "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger", Express and "Sport Bild", Kwasniok is at the top of the FC's wish list. A first conversation between the coach and Cologne sports director Thomas Kessler lasted around four hours and indicates a possible obligation.

Another meeting between Kwasniok and 1. FC Köln is already planned, which indicates that a decision on the coaching obligation could still be made this week. Kwasniok gains priority to other candidates, such as Urs Fischer, Christian Eichner and Christian Titz, who are currently under discussion. While so far there was no intensive exchange with Eichner, Kwasniok has already signaled the clear promise that he would be willing to succeed.

Kansa's farewell to Paderborn

Lukas Kwasniok has already announced that he would end his contract at SC Paderborn, which runs by summer 2026, prematurely at his own request. He wants to take a break, but does not enter his plans because he has received several inquiries and does not want to return to the second division. An engagement with Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln particularly appeals to him.

With a commitment of Kwasniok, a transfer fee between 1 and 1.5 million euros is speculated, since it is still contractually bound to Paderborn. With its predecessor, Friedhelm Funkel, who has not sought further commitment after the end of the season, the association is urgently looking for a new head coach after the Bundesliga promotion.

Market for Change of Trainer

The discussion about change of coaches is particularly relevant in the current season 2024/2025, as it is trendy for the Bundesliga. According to the data of Statista There have been numerous coaching changes since the 1963/196 season, which are decisive for dynamics in German football since the season 1963/1964 influenced. The statistics show that the kick and tactical changes are often also shaped by these changes.

How the situation at 1. FC Köln will continue to develop remains to be seen. For the fans and observers, however, it is clear that Kwasniok has covered the longest route in the race for the coaching position.