Coach Steffen Baumgart and striker Anthony Modeste have played a major role in 1. FC Köln soaring at the moment. However, the future of the duo is uncertain given the contracts expiring in 2023. Effzeh President Werner Wolf has now given an update.
“When you employ very talented people, there are always other clubs that are interested – that’s part of the business,” said Wolf, referring to Baumgart.express“.
But the 50-year-old coach and his family feel very comfortable in Cologne. “Steffen Baumgart is a coach who attaches great importance to fitting in with his club and the environment. I would say he and Cologne have 100 percent sought and found each other,” said Wolf.
The president also revealed that Baumgart recently indicated that he wanted to stay in Cologne in the long term: “I had dinner with Steffen Baumgart just last week and he said to me: ‘You don’t have to worry.'”
Wolf only had words of praise for the Cologne coach. “Success is the result of hard, systematic work. And that’s exactly what I experience with him,” enthused the 65-year-old, adding: “Steffen Baumgart takes care of every detail, is an incredibly meticulous worker. He hits the right note. You can only make people better if they believe in you.”
modest? “Top strikers cost money”
Wolf is less involved in a possible extension of top striker Anthony Modeste, who has already scored 18 goals in 26 competitive games this season, but he did reveal some details about poker with the Frenchman.
“It has been agreed with Tony Modeste that the club will shortly meet with his advisors to talk about how things can go on – that will also happen,” said Wolf, who is aware that further cooperation with 33- year-olds would be a costly endeavor.
“Top strikers cost money, we know that. It’s clear that everyone has to tighten their belts a bit,” emphasized the president, but emphasized: “But Tony is someone you can talk to. I think he can assess the situation well.”