The Categorical from Köln, reviews that 1.FC Köln might lose two of their proficient youth gamers in the summertime because of expiring contracts.

Each Tim Lemperle and Jonas Urbig are merchandise of the Köln Academy however additionally they each have contracts that expire within the subsequent two years and with Köln wanting more and more unlikely that they’re able to get promoted they may each go away quickly.

Lemperle is the instant trigger for concern as his contract within the Domstadt expires subsequent summer time, that means he can transfer to a membership at no cost. The 22-year-old has impressed together with his performances within the 2.Bundesliga this season is the crew’s high scorer with 4 objectives and Hoffenheim is without doubt one of the golf equipment mentioned to have an interest. 

The striker is snug in Köln but additionally desires to play within the Bundesliga, and with the crew presently tenth within the 2.Bundesliga it might look possible that he leaves until Köln can both flip their performances round or persuade Lemperle to remain within the second division for one more season. 

The identical can’t be mentioned for goalkeeper Urbig. The 21-year-old additionally desires of enjoying within the Bundesliga and can look to depart the membership subsequent summer time. Urbig has no intention of extending his contract at Köln, which expires in 2026, and Sky Germany reviews that he’ll possible value €5-7m. 

The 21-year-old is one in all Germany’s subsequent nice goalkeeping prospects and has been tipped as a future number-one for the nationwide crew. 

GGFN | Jack Meenan