Lukas Kwasniok: The hottest candidate as the new coach of 1. FC Köln!
Lukas Kwasniok: The hottest candidate as the new coach of 1. FC Köln!
Köln, Deutschland - The 1. FC Köln is desperately looking for a new coach after Friedhelm Funkel has declared his resignation. The association is looking for a suitable successor, and Lukas Kwasniok, currently head coach of SC Paderborn, seems to be the main candidate. According to t-online.de a positive feedback on the obligation to commit Kwasniok.
Kwasniok, which has a current contract at SC Paderborn by 2026, could cost a transfer fee of 1.5 million euros for the takeover as a coach of 1. FC Köln. In discussions with those responsible for the club, he has already signaled his interest in the position. However, a final agreement is still pending, and the conversations could still lead to a result this week, such as reported.
The coaching position and sporting changes
The 1st FC Köln has separated from Kwasniok's possible commitment from coach Gerhard Struber and sports director Christian Keller. Funkel, who returned the team to the Bundesliga in good time before the end of the season, announced that he would no longer be available as a coach. The last two games of the season in which the club scored six points were crucial for promotion.
Kwasniok brings a decent coaching balance that previously comprises stations in Karlsruhe, Jena and Saarbrücken. With the 1. FC Saarbrücken he had reached the semi-finals in the DFB Cup and won the Regionalliga Südwest. Last season in Paderborn, he led the team to a respectable fourth place, with his team being in the promotion race until the end. He could be the second coach to Steffen Baumgart, who moves from Paderborn to 1st FC Köln.
conclusion and outlook
The next few days will be crucial for the future of 1. FC Köln. The club responsible, headed by sports director Thomas Kessler, give high hopes in Kwasniok to further develop the team. The conversations with SC Paderborn and Kwasniok itself could soon lead to a positive turn, although interest in Kwasniok is still strong. In the context of the current change of coaches in the Bundesliga, it remains to be seen whether the 1. FC Köln can quickly decide to ensure smooth preparation for the new season. Further developments can be followed on Transfermarkt.de
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