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Luca Waldschmidt leaving VfL Wolfsburg?
Wolfsburg has announced the permanent transfer of Gian-Luca Waldschmidt to Colonia. He played the last season on loan with Colonia.
Luca Waldschmidt, who was previously on loan from VfL Wolfsburg, has signed a contract with 1. FC Köln until 2027 despite the club's relegation. The initially fixed purchase option of 3.6 million euros was not utilized by Köln. Instead, after intensive discussions with Waldschmidt and Wolfsburg, the transfer was finalized for around 1.5 million euros. Waldschmidt also made financial concessions to facilitate the transfer.
1. FC Köln has permanently signed Luca Waldschmidt from VfL Wolfsburg after a year-long loan. Despite a transfer ban, Köln managed to finalize the deal as Waldschmidt was registered with the club until June 30. Waldschmidt expressed his commitment to helping Köln return to the Bundesliga.
Luca Waldschmidt stays at 1. FC Köln and signs a contract until 2027. The transfer fee is around 1.5 million euros. There is an exit clause in case of non-promotion to the Bundesliga.
Luca Waldschmidt will continue to play for 1. FC Köln next season. An agreement has been reached between the player, 1. FC Köln, and VfL Wolfsburg. The transfer is expected to be announced soon. Previously, Waldschmidt was loaned to Köln from Wolfsburg, but the purchase option of three to four million euros was not exercised by Köln. Despite this, Köln remained interested, and it is likely that they will now pay less than the initial purchase option amount. Wolfsburg had planned to move forward without Waldschmidt. The FIFA transfer ban is not an issue because Waldschmidt is still registered with Köln until June 30, and a contract signing before that date will allow him to continue with Köln.
Waldschmidt was on loan at Köln. The club let the purchase option of 3.6 million euros lapse, but Wolfsburg is willing to let him go for a lower fee. Economic factors, including salary, are a significant consideration for Köln. Waldschmidt is open to continuing at Köln.
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