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1. FC Köln is internally considering a spectacular return. Jakub Kaminski is struggling at Benfica ...
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1. FC Köln considers winter loan for Jakub KaminskiAt Benfica, the 24-year-old appeared once in seven league matches before subsequently suffering a muscle injury with Poland.
Key FactsOct 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- After one loan season, Köln signed Kaminski permanently for €5.5 million and later sold him for €17 million.
- According to GEISSBLOG information, Benfica coach Marco Silva did not know how to use Kaminski.
- The 24-year-old suffered a muscle injury after 20 minutes against Bosnia and will probably be sidelined initially.
- The club remains in contact with Kaminski’s representatives and could seek a six-month loan in January if his situation remains unchanged.
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- FC Köln intends to re-sign Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Head coach René Wagner revealed that the feasibility of the move will be reviewed over the weekend.
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- Jakub Kaminski’s release clause at 1. FC Köln is set to expire in about two weeks.
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- Kaminski aspires to join the Premier League after playing 104 matches over four seasons for Köln.
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- Significant uncertainty surrounds the futures of Said El Mala and Jakub Kaminski in 1. FC Köln’s attacking midfield.
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