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Kwasniok confirms interest in full -back
Updated on 08.08.2025 – 7:27 p.m.Reading time: 37 min.
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Lukas Kwasniok confirmed the interest of 1. FC Köln in Raphael Obermair on Friday. The full -back and captain of SC Paderborn can be used defensively on both wings and offensive. The billy goats agree with the player, but the ex-club of today’s FC trainer still blocks.
“It is the case that I don’t want to say anything about some personal details. With this personnel, however, it is the case that there is a strong interest on our part,” said Kwasniok. “The player is 29 years old and it would be nice if you would give him the opportunity to show what he has in the Bundesliga. It will be shown whether that comes about.”
Thursday, August 7, 2025
In search of another left foot for central defense, the 1. FC Köln has apparently found what they were looking for in Spain. Like the Spanish journalist Héctor Gómes on Wednesday evening on the platform X reported, the Bundesliga club is faced with a commitment from Cenk Özkacar from FC Valencia.
The nine -time Turkish international is to be borrowed for one year. Following the loan, the Cologne residents should have a purchase option of around two million euros. Last season Özkacar was already awarded to the league competitor Real Valladolid. On Thursday afternoon, the 24-year-old is scheduled to complete his medical check in the cathedral city.
Steffen Tigges leaves 1. FC Köln and joins SC Paderborn. “We spoke to Steffen very openly about his sporting perspective before the season. It was clear to everyone involved that his chances of regular operating times in the Bundesliga would significantly reduce,” said sports director Thomas Kessler the situation of the striker.
In the course of preparation, the 27-year-old was only used as a left-back due to a lack of alternatives. After the obligation of Kristoffer Lund, this position is now also double -occupied at FC – the way for a move to Paderborn was therefore free. In East Westphalia, Tigges has now signed a contract until 2027 – with the option for another season.