1. FC Köln's Hunt for a New Coach: No Decisions Yet, Says Keller
In the aftermath of Steffen Baumgart's departure, 1. FC Köln is on the lookout for a new boss. Managing director Christian Keller revealed on Friday that no talks have occurred with potential replacements, as the club has chosen to remain silent during Baumgart's tenure. Keller could not yet confirm whether an internal or external solution would be preferred.
Following a 2-0 defeat at 1. FC Union Berlin, Baumgart and Köln mutually agreed to terminate their collaboration at year's end. The decision was made collectively in light of an analysis of the team's performance this season. Baumgart, who joined 1. FC Köln in the summer of 2021, still had a contract that extended until 2025.
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Post-Baumgart, the Bundesliga's quest for a new coach, spearheaded by 1. FC Köln, unfolds. Even with its location in North Rhine-Westphalia, Baumgart's contract with Köln extended until 2025. Now, as a coach at another club, Baumgart, who once steered 1. FC Cologne, has left a void in the cutthroat Bundesliga competition.
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In the realm of football coaching, the pursuit of a suitable replacement for Baumgart at Köln remains a private matter. Our sources do not reveal any potential candidates being considered or spoken with so far. Gerhard Struber has taken on the interim coach's role at 1. FC Köln, while the team prepares for their upcoming clash against Magdeburg. Christian Titz has warned against relying heavily on the club’s key players, according to the search results , . In light of the limited information availability, the search for a new coach and their potential candidates remains an enigma.
