1. FC Köln: “We'll just have to beat Bayern”: Cologne is already going crazy again | Sport
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OpinionAfter the cup thriller: "Shouldn't have transferred a player to Bayern": 1. FC Köln will face FC Bayern Munich in the second round of the DFB Cup ...
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OpinionKessler rules out departure: Transfer candidate draws "the right conclusions": From the stands to the starting eleven. Denis Huseinbasic has fought his way back ...
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OpinionNo training and "no offer": Kessler explains the situation with El Mala: Said El Mala did not participate in 1. FC Köln's team training on Thursday either ...
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Kwasniok receives seven-figure severance package after leaving Cologne: After the draw in the Rhine derby against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the Cologne club ...
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1. FC Köln: Sporting director Kessler reveals: This is how Lukas Kwasniok reacted to his departure from Cologne! | Sport
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Key FactsFC Köln’s Coaching Shift: Causes and Impact Detailed
Mar 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
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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
1. FC Köln: "I hope he stays": Funkel speaks frankly about Cologne coach Lukas Kwasniok | Sport
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1. FC Köln: Sporting director faces maximum challenge: Lukas Kwasniok will be Kessler's toughest job | Sport
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Paid articlePaywall1. FC Köln: Demand for victory before the final: Cologne boss puts derby pressure on Kwasniok | Sport
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1. FC Köln: "Clear sign": Newly promoted Cologne switches to crisis mode | Sport: This is why the departure of Cologne assistant coach Hannes Dold (33) is also a ...
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1. FC Köln: Straight talk about Eric Martel's situation! What Cologne coach Lukas Kwasniok has to say | Sport
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1. FC Köln: After Kessler's promotion: This is how Lukas Kwasniok reacts to Cologne's boss's decision | Sport
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Kwasniok defends his handling of El Mala: | "I'm a companion, not a fan": Lukas Kwasniok is under scrutiny ahead of the home double-header against Bayern and ...
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Bundesliga: Kwasniok apparently drops striker from squad!: There's apparently unrest at 1. FC Köln ahead of the Bundesliga restart: Coach Kwasniok drops a ...
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After serious knee injury: Timo Hübers wants to continue his career at 1. FC Köln
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1. FC Köln: Will the streak end against Eintracht? Top match curse annoys Cologne coach | Sport
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1. FC Köln: “I'd like to be him”: Lukas Kwasniok's curious confession about Kompany | Sports
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FC Bayern Munich? BVB? 1. FC Cologne is currently putting on the biggest spectacle - | Bundesliga column "Der LIGAstheniker" - | Eurosport
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Cologne's super start: A garbage bag speech makes FC better | Football: Sporting director Kessler is driving FC forward. The team - | and all the employees ...
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1. FC Köln: Thomas Kessler's promotion becomes the most important board position | Sport
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On his way to the top internationally: “I've found my talent”: Joshua Bozic from Weilstetten is currently racking up one success after another ...
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1. FC Köln: After only 6 months: How does Cologne solve the problem with Imad Rondic? | Sport
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Cologne signs left-back Lund from Palermo: “Combines defensive stability with offensive drive”
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