Podolski: “Very good” discussions about returning to Cologne – role open

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Former world champion Lukas Podolski (38) reported “very good” discussions with his long-time club 1. FC Köln and believes a return to the cathedral city is possible. “We have already exchanged ideas, which I think is very nice. If this continues, I can well imagine helping 1. FC Köln in a position closer to the club than before. After my career, I first have to decide what I want,” said Podolski, who is still active for the Polish first division club Górnik Zabrze, to the TV station “Sky“.

“I am very pleased that the club contacted me. That was never the case with the old board, but now I’ve had a few appointments at Geißbockheim with those responsible,” reported Podolski, who trained at FC and played 181 games (86 goals/41 assists) between 2003 and 2006 and 2009 and 2012. completed for the professionals. He has been playing in Zabrze since 2021, where his contract expires in the summer of next year – he would then be 40.

But there are currently more important things in Cologne than finding a place for him in the next two weeks, emphasized Podolski. “The situation is shit right now! But you have nothing to lose. Everyone knows what it’s about. You know that you have this transfer ban and that many people may no longer expect 1. FC Köln. But maybe this is exactly the chance to turn the tables,” said the 130-time DFB player.

The most important thing is “to solve the sporting problems and stay in class. That has to be the focus until May. All other things such as financial aspects, problems with the city or the Baumgart issue should be left behind for now. FC now has a new coach and will play their first home game of the new year next week (against Heidenheim; editor). You have to focus on that. Everything else is just nonsense.”

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