News blog about 1. FC Cologne
Marriage proposal on the beach: FC star in love
Updated June 15, 2026 – 4:31 p.mReading time: 44 minutes
1. FC Köln managed to stay in the Bundesliga. In the news blog on t-online you will find all the important news about the Geißbockheim.
Instead of the World Cup: Johannesson gets engaged
Isak Johannesson missed the World Cup qualification with Iceland, but privately the midfielder is floating 1. FC Cologne On cloud nine this summer. While on vacation at home, Johannesson asked for his girlfriend Agnes’ hand in marriage – with success.
On Instagram, Agnes proudly shows off her sparkling engagement ring and several photos from the proposal. You can see how Johannesson romantically got down on his knees in front of his partner on the beach. The 23-year-old should approach his second season in Cologne with a tailwind.
Curious Hoffenheim denial about Said El Mala
In a rare step, TSG Hoffenheim denied interest in Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln on Saturday afternoon. The Express had reported that the Kraichgauers were ready to put together a big package to sign the FC star in the summer. TSG then responded via X (formerly Twitter).
“It’s been a long time since I’ve read such a transfer story,” wrote the Hoffenheim team, referring to El Mala’s first name. TSG moved into the Europa League in the last Bundesliga season, but narrowly missed qualifying for the Champions League. FC, in turn, are demanding a transfer fee of almost 50 million euros – a sum that Hoffenheim probably couldn’t afford.
FC confirms transfer of Guardiola talent
1. FC Köln have signed Jahmai Simpson-Pusey from Manchester City after a six-month loan. The central defender came to Cologne on loan in January and has now signed a contract until 2023. FC is reportedly paying a transfer fee of around five million euros.
“Jahmai has adapted to us very quickly since his move in the winter and has taken on the challenge at this level straight away,” said FC sporting director Thomas Kessler about the talent who was trained under Pep Guardiola. “With his performances he has shown what potential he has. We are all the more pleased that we have now been able to tie him to FC on a long-term basis. His development is another example of how 1. FC Köln offers a very good environment for young, talented players to take the next step in their careers.”