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Podolski on Cologne's rise: construction sites that need to be closed!
Lukas Podolski talks about 1. FC Köln's promotion to the Bundesliga in 2025, his experiences and the sporting future.
Podolski on Cologne's rise: construction sites that need to be closed!
1. FC Köln has done it! The traditional club has been promoted back to the Bundesliga after an exciting season. This “awesome victory”, as club icon Lukas Podolski puts it, marks a comeback for FC to the venue where they simply belong. Podolski, who has described the atmosphere in the stadium as unforgettable more than once, is closely following developments at FC and has made some comments on the current situation.
In an interview with absolutfussball.com Podolski addresses the challenges the club is now facing. “There are construction sites that have to be closed,” the world champion is quoted as saying. While the sports director position was filled quickly, the FC is currently looking for a coach, which is putting a lot of pressure on those responsible. There are also important board elections coming up that could have a decisive impact on the future of the club.
Advancement and challenges
Podolski sees squad planning as the key to successfully implementing the goal of not fighting for relegation. “The first goal has to be to stay in the league as a promoted team,” he emphasizes. His experiences, especially from the Champions League, make him understand the importance of solid planning. He emphasizes that such international tournaments have a special atmosphere that is reminiscent of major events such as the World Cup or European Championships.
Before the last game of the season against 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Podolski assured himself of a calm demeanor because he did not expect Kaiserslautern to play strongly. The motivation was dampened anyway, and the Cologne team quickly made things clear with an early 1-0. “That was just great,” said the ex-national player, who followed the action in his stadium lounge.
A look into the future
When asked about his own sporting career, Podolski remains vague. His current situation at Polish club Gornik Zabrze has not yet been resolved as he considers his future. In another conversation with Daily Mirror He says that family considerations play a role in whether he will continue his career or not. The start of training at Zabrze is imminent, but the ex-professional is still wavering.
In the meantime, Podolski remains active, especially as manager of the Baller League, a newly founded small-field league that he helped launch. “I want to expand the Baller League internationally,” he explains enthusiastically. Although resigning from the coaching team is not an issue for him at the moment, football life remains full of exciting projects for the popular player.
In summary, Podolski is still an important part of the football scene, both at FC Köln and beyond the borders. His commitment to the club and his commitment to new initiatives show that his story in football is far from over. The former professional remains a living example of passion and dedication for his fans, and the history of FC Köln will certainly continue to be shaped by the strong influence of his legend.