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Eric Martel leaving FC Köln?
Eric Martel has decided to leave 1. FC Köln at the end of the season. According to 'Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger', Martel is joining 1. FSV Mainz 05. 'Sky' reports that his medical examination in Rheinhessen is taking place today. The transfer will be completed after the necessary documents are signed, and Mainz will announce the free transfer via its club channels.
Eric Martel has decided to leave 1. FC Köln at the end of the season. According to 'Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger', Martel is joining 1. FSV Mainz 05. 'Sky' reports that his medical examination in Rheinhessen is taking place today. The transfer will be completed after the necessary documents are signed, and Mainz will announce the free transfer via its club channels.
FC Köln has confirmed that Eric Martel will depart the club upon the conclusion of his contract and join a new club on a free transfer in the summer. Thomas Kessler stated via club channels that the club had been in close, regular contact with Eric Martel in recent weeks and months, and had made him a fair and appreciative offer. On Friday, Eric Martel informed the club that he would not accept the offer and would seek a new sporting challenge.
FC Köln has confirmed that Eric Martel will depart the club upon the conclusion of his contract and join a new club on a free transfer in the summer. Thomas Kessler stated via club channels that the club had been in close, regular contact with Eric Martel in recent weeks and months, and had made him a fair and appreciative offer. On Friday, Eric Martel informed the club that he would not accept the offer and would seek a new sporting challenge.
After four years with 1. FC Köln, Eric Martel will be leaving the club. His contract expires this summer, meaning 1. FC Köln will not receive a transfer fee. The club presented Martel with a contract extension offer last summer, but he hesitated. In January, managing director Thomas Kessler made another attempt that was unsuccessful. It is currently undetermined which club Eric Martel will join.
After four years with 1. FC Köln, Eric Martel will be leaving the club. His contract expires this summer, meaning 1. FC Köln will not receive a transfer fee. The club presented Martel with a contract extension offer last summer, but he hesitated. In January, managing director Thomas Kessler made another attempt that was unsuccessful. It is currently undetermined which club Eric Martel will join.
According to Bild, a decision about Eric Martel's future will be made in specific discussions within the next two weeks. It is reported that Martel is on an internal list of players likely to leave as part of the upcoming squad overhaul in the summer. However, no final decisions have been made yet.
According to Bild, a decision about Eric Martel's future will be made in specific discussions within the next two weeks. It is reported that Martel is on an internal list of players likely to leave as part of the upcoming squad overhaul in the summer. However, no final decisions have been made yet.
Bild reports that Eric Martel is expected to leave 1. FC Köln if the club remains in the league, that he is seeking a club change, and that he would be available on a free transfer in the summer.
Bild reports that Eric Martel is expected to leave 1. FC Köln if the club remains in the league, that he is seeking a club change, and that he would be available on a free transfer in the summer.
Eric Martel hesitated for a long time to sign a new contract with 1. FC Köln. According to a leak from the club, they might not be planning with Martel anymore. Talks are now scheduled for the new week.
Eric Martel hesitated for a long time to sign a new contract with 1. FC Köln. According to a leak from the club, they might not be planning with Martel anymore. Talks are now scheduled for the new week.
AC Florenz inquired in the winter about Eric Martel, the former captain of the U21 national team.
AC Florenz inquired in the winter about Eric Martel, the former captain of the U21 national team.
German defensive midfielder Eric Martel, 23, has a contract with 1. FC Köln that expires in the summer. Discussions about a contract extension were scheduled to conclude in the winter, but this apparently has not happened. It is suggested that Martel may have already decided against a future at 1. FC Köln. Coach Kwasniok recently made Martel a substitute in Freiburg and indicated that another new signing could make a departure possible, potentially referring to Martel. This season, Martel has made 19 Bundesliga appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists, and he has 30 caps and 3 goals for Germany's U21 team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €8.00m. Reports from November 2025 suggested he could be available for less than €10 million. He moved from RB Leipzig to 1. FC Köln in July 2022 for a fee reported to be €1.2 million.
German defensive midfielder Eric Martel, 23, has a contract with 1. FC Köln that expires in the summer. Discussions about a contract extension were scheduled to conclude in the winter, but this apparently has not happened. It is suggested that Martel may have already decided against a future at 1. FC Köln. Coach Kwasniok recently made Martel a substitute in Freiburg and indicated that another new signing could make a departure possible, potentially referring to Martel. This season, Martel has made 19 Bundesliga appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists, and he has 30 caps and 3 goals for Germany's U21 team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €8.00m. Reports from November 2025 suggested he could be available for less than €10 million. He moved from RB Leipzig to 1. FC Köln in July 2022 for a fee reported to be €1.2 million.
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