Cologne –
When Lukas Podolski (34) cheered on his FC from his box, there was certainly a hint of melancholy. Even if there will be a meeting with the FC officials only next week, one thing is certain: Poldi will probably not return to the lawn of the Rhein-Energie-Stadium, instead he will go to Turkey (read more here) ,
1. FC Köln: Lukas Podolski would have given up money
The Cologne World Champion would have been willing to make a few cuts! EXPRESS learned from the prince’s environment: Podolski wanted to fulfill the role at FC that now seven-year-old Claudio Pizarro (41) has in Bremen. The idea: a contract for one and a half years, in which he is on the one hand available as a standby professional and accelerates sportily. And on the other hand, familiarize yourself with various areas of the association in order to find a role for the future.
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Money is said to have played no role in this: Podolski was said to be willing to forego a large part of his salary. He even offered to donate the rest to the youth or the FC Foundation! The jersey sales alone would probably have easily brought his salary back in.
1. FC Köln: Lukas Podolski plays no role in considerations
But FC was reportedly not ready to even discuss a sporting role. Due to the signing of Mark Uth (28), Podolski’s position is now filled with an ex-Cologne, the last groschen are being swept together to make the signing of Benedikt Höwedes (31) possible. Podolski played no role in the considerations.
Lukas Podolski before moving to Antalyaspor
What annoys the world star: After the big announcements in the election campaign, he hasn’t heard from the Presidium around Werner Wolf (63) lately – they seem to have ruled out any sports involvement from the start. Ex-sports director Armin (58) Veh had never tried to get in touch anyway. Communication seems to be correct only with Horst Heldt (50). Podolski described a first conversation as “pleasant”.
Now Podolski should orientate himself differently: According to EXPRESS information, the Cologne native made his way to Antalya in the evening after the game he was watching with his son Louis. There he is supposed to sign a contract on Sunday.
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