Bundesliga promoters 1. FC Köln supposedly looks at Sweden when looking for a new central defender.
As the “Kölnische Rundschau” reports, 1. FC Köln may be targeting Terry Yegbe from IF Elfsborg.
Effzeh scouts are said to have taken the opportunity twice in mid-May to observe the 24-year-old in the stadium up close. The Ghanaer, 1.95 meters tall, is considered to be a header and duel-strong defender. Since November 2024, the left foot has also been able to call himself a national player, he celebrated his debut in qualifying for the Africa Cup against Niger (1: 2).
Yegbe had started his profile career in Finland, where he first played at the subclass club SJK Akatemia and then for a year with SJK Seinäjoki in first class. In February 2024, the defender finally moved to IF Elfsborg in Sweden, where he signed a contract until the end of 2028.
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With the Swedes, the defender was able to gain international experience for the first time in the past season. He came to the European League eight times in qualification, and another eight missions were added in the newly created league. With Elfsborg he played against top teams such as AS Rome, Galatasaray, Athletic Bilbao or the later winner Tottenham Hotspur. As 26, the team could not qualify for the KO phase.
As the “Kölnische Rundschau” also reports, some Bundesliga teams are said to have extended their feelers after the defender in winter. A move to a top European league is only a matter of time, it is said. The report does not show how high the possible transfer would be.
At IF Elfsborg, another Cologne candidate is under contract in Besfort Zeneli. The 22-year-old midfielder was last brought into play by the “Sportbladet” at the promoted team. The two -time Swedish international had recently had that he only wanted to think about his future after the international game phase.