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 Sep 04 25
1. FC Köln: $25 million turnaround: How Thomas Kessler got Cologne back on track! | Sports
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Apparently not just a right of first refusal after all: FC sporting director Kessler announces Kaminski transfer
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Apparently not just a right of first refusal after all: FC sporting ...
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 Apr 14
1. FC Köln: Transfer dispute in court: Former boss Keller reveals juicy El Mala clause! | Sport
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1. FC Köln: Transfer dispute in court: Former boss Keller reveals juicy El ...
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 Mar 23
1. FC Köln: Sporting director Kessler reveals: This is how Lukas Kwasniok reacted to his departure from Cologne! | Sport
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1. FC Köln: Sporting director Kessler reveals: This is how Lukas Kwasniok ...
Key FactsFC Köln’s Coaching Shift: Causes and Impact Detailed
Mar 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The club resolved on Sunday to part ways with coach Lukas Kwasniok and bring René Wagner in as head coach.

  • Thomas Kessler explained that the move came after thorough consideration and that Kwasniok was informed face-to-face.

  • Despite disappointment, Kwasniok received recognition for his committed efforts and detailed approach until the final moments.

  • The inability to win against key rivals and team imbalance motivated the coaching change scheduled during the international break.
    • We met yesterday morning at the Geißbockheim and analyzed the situation in its entirety and came to the conclusion that we want to make a change in the coaching position.
    — Thomas Kessler, Sporting Director, during a press briefing on Monday
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 Mar 12
1. FC Köln confirms signing: Tim Steidten becomes new squad planner: It's now official: 1. FC Köln is strengthening its sporting leadership with Tim Steidten ...
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1. FC Köln confirms signing: Tim Steidten becomes new squad planner
Key FactsFC Köln Reshapes Leadership and Squad Strategy
Mar 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Thomas Kessler introduced Tim Steidten as the new director of squad planning at Geißbockheim.

  • Steidten's background includes roles at West Ham United and involvement in key Bundesliga transfers.

  • Tobias Vierkötter returns to lead youth talent development as team leader.

  • The club now has four directors managing specific areas to enhance organizational professionalism.
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 Mar 11
1. FC Köln: First new boss already in place: 4 directors! How Cologne's boss is restructuring FC | Sport
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 Mar 07
1. FC Köln: After home game scandal against BVB: Cologne boss slams stadium announcer | Sport
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 Jan 22
Tug-of-war over: Kessler promoted to sporting director in Cologne: In the summer of 2025, Thomas Kessler, as sporting director, laid the foundation for 1 ...
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Tug-of-war over: Kessler promoted to sporting director in Cologne
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 Sep 28 25
1. FC Cologne: Boss rages in the catacombs after a controversial penalty against VfB Stuttgart! | Sports
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Career threat: Kilian suffers another cruciate ligament rupture: Luca Kilian was just starting to fight his way back after his second cruciate ligament rupture ...
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Career threat: Kilian suffers another cruciate ligament rupture
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 Aug 26 25
Poker for Raphael Obermair: SC Paderborn and 1. FC Köln speak at the Sport-Bild Award
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Poker for Raphael Obermair: SC Paderborn and 1. FC Köln speak at the ...
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 Aug 12 25
1. FC Cologne: Difficult legacy: How Thomas Kessler is dealing with Keller's flops at the attack | Sport
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 Jul 01 25
Southampton offers millions for Downs - | Finkgräfe before medical in Leipzig: Following the departures of Ljubicic (free transfer to Zagreb) and Lemperle (free ...
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Southampton offers millions for Downs - | Finkgräfe before medical in ...
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 May 26 25
Coach search and squad restructuring: Kessler has his hands full at 1. FC Köln: Barely in office, but already under pressure: The new sporting director Thomas ...
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 May 22 25
1. FC Köln: Official Sports Boss: This is the first assignment for Thomas Kessler | Sports
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1. FC Köln: Official Sports Boss: This is the first assignment for Thomas ...
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 May 20 25
1. FC Köln: First Cologne decision: Thomas Kessler to become sporting director | Sport
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 May 08 25
1. FC Köln: "Doing an outstanding job": Friedhelm Funkel advises FC to choose Keller's successor | Sport
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1. FC Köln:
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