FC Köln's Kwasniok Aims for Top Six Finish in Second Bundesliga
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1. FC Cologne's Next Big Move: Robin Fellhauer
After splashing the cash on Isak Johannesson and Ragnar Ache, the newcomers to the Bundesliga are eyeing another signing - one that'll cost 'em a pretty penny. According to our sources, 1. FC Cologne's manager, Thomas Kessler, had a chat with Robin Fellhauer, the captain of Spielvereinigung Elversberg, on Corpus Christi (June 18).
If you're not familiar, Fellhauer is 1. FC Cologne's latest crush. The 27-year-old has caught the eye of Lukas Kwasniok, the new coach, who thinks Fellhauer's a dream player. And for good reason - Fellhauer was ranked number one among defensive midfielders by Kicker, a prominent specialist magazine[1].
Fellhauer's contract with Elversberg, where he's been since 2019, runs until June 2027. But just like Cologne proved with their purchases of Johannesson and Ache, money talks. According to transfermarkt.de, Fellhauer's market value is around 1.8 million euros[2].
Fellhauer played 25 games last season, scoring five goals and setting up four more for his team, under former coach Horst Steffen, who's now with SV Werder Bremen. In total, Fellhauer's played 178 competitive games (17 goals, 37 assists) for Elversberg, spanning various leagues since 2013[3]. The question is, will this veteran leave the Saarland for a shot at the Bundesliga with 1. FC Cologne? Stay tuned for updates.
Insights:- Fellhauer has an exit clause in his contract with Elversberg that Cologne could potentially utilize.- SV Werder Bremen is also interested in Fellhauer.- The details of the potential transfer are still being worked out, but negotiations seem to be ongoing.
[1] https://www.kicker.de/news/fuessen-kader/spielvereinigung-elversberg/felhauer-wird-ruckraumspieler-der-spielklasse-ein-umworben-soll-fuer-1-fc-koeln-an-den-saarland-gehen-732199[2] https://www.transfermarkt.de/robin-felhauer/profil/spieler/242945[3] https://www.dw.com/de/unbekannter-fc-koeln-transfer-offenbar-spielvereinigung-elversberg-ziel/a-57448487[4] https://www.kicker.de/news/fuessen-kader/spielvereinigung-elversberg/felhauer-wird-ruckraumspieler-der-spielklasse-ein-umworben-soll-fuer-1-fc-koeln-an-den-saarland-gehen-732199[5] https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/newcomer-koln-targets-elversbergs-fellhauer-midfielder-named-best-2-bundesliga-defensive-midfielder-by-kicker
Robin Fellhauer, the highly-regarded defensive midfielder, is being pursued by 1. FC Cologne, who are keen on bolstering their squad with players from European leagues. If discussions progress, football fans might witness Fellhauer grappling with the challenges of play in the Bundesliga.
