FC Köln: That means the Modeste-Aus for RWE”>Noah Katterbach and Steffen Baumgart – it hasn’t worked out so far. After a first half of the season with only one miserable professional appearance, both sides have apparently come to the conclusion that the 20-year-old left-back is better off elsewhere for the time being. “For Noah, a loan would certainly make sense”, FC licensed player manager Thomas Kessler had already announced.
According to information from the ‘Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger’, this loan is about to be completed. The Swiss first division club FC Basel, who signed Katterbach until the summer, was awarded the contract. All three parties are said to have reached an agreement with one another. The official announcement should therefore not be long in coming.
Greiml & Chabot traded
In return, the Domstädter could improve their defense after Rafael Czichos (31) left the Chicago Fire. As the fan portal ‘Geissblog’ found out, the Austrian Leo Greiml (20) from Rapid Vienna is a candidate with prospects. However: The U21 national player only tore his cruciate ligament in October and will have to watch it for a few more months.
Julian Chabot (23), on the other hand, could be used directly. According to the Italian transfer market expert Nicolò Schira, the German defender in the service of Sampdoria Genoa (13 season appearances) is also an issue for the Cologne team. The Cologne ‘Express’ has now verified this information. According to ‘Bild’, a loan with a purchase option is being considered. It is questionable, however, whether Chabot will be satisfied with the salary offered. The new upper limit is 720,000 euros per season.
