The time of Austrian attacking midfielder Florian Kainz, 33, in the Cologne professional squad is expected to end in the summer, as his contract is set to expire then. Discussions about Florian Kainz's future are expected to take place in the spring. These discussions are expected to clarify whether he might continue with Cologne in a different capacity or move to another club. The Austrian international has 28 caps and one goal for his country. In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he has made 10 appearances, scoring one goal. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €1.50m.