Tom Krauß is moving to 1. FC Köln on loan – new opportunities for the 23-year-old!

Tom Krauß is moving to 1. FC Köln on loan – new opportunities for the 23-year-old!

1. FC Köln has finally strengthened itself with a new midfielder: Tom Krauß is moving from Mainz 05 to Geißbockheim on loan. How Kicker reports, the 23-year-old is not only a breath of fresh air for the team, but also brings considerable experience from the Bundesliga. After showing rather mixed performances at Luton Town and Bochum last season, this move is an important opportunity for him to prove himself again in Cologne.

Krauß has already had an eventful career that has taken him through various clubs since 2020. From RB Leipzig he went via Nuremberg and Schalke to Mainz, and now to Cologne - this is his sixth move within just a few years. This shows that he is looking for the right perspective. He didn't have much prospect of playing time at Mainz recently, which is why this step is only logical. Kranuss himself was optimistic, saying he got a good feeling from sports director Thomas Kessler and the coaching team and was looking forward to the challenge of the new season.

Contract details and perspectives

The loan is supplemented by a purchase option, such as Yahoo Sports reported. If Cologne avoids relegation, the midfielder could be signed for around 4 million euros. This marks an important turn after Mainz boss Christian Heidel initially made it clear that Krauss would only be sold permanently and not loaned out again. With the new agreement, there is growing hope that Krauß can establish himself in Cologne in the long term.

As part of the squad, Krauß could play against his old club Mainz on the first matchday in August. An exciting story for the midfielder, who has already gained experience in his 76 Bundesliga games so far. Krauss is known for his technical skills and game intelligence, which he wants to demonstrate in central midfield.

Transfers in the Bundesliga

With Krauß' move, FC Cologne joins the current Bundesliga transfer landscape. Like the overview of Transfer market shows, numerous players have already changed this season. The transfer record speaks for itself: 138 departures were recorded, while 176 arrivals on new platforms refreshed the club's squad. The transfer expenditure is an impressive 341.75 million euros.

An exciting time full of opportunities and challenges for Krauß and 1. FC Köln. The fans can hope for unrestricted commitment and a nice package in the Bundesliga.