Kosovo international defender Leart Paqarada, 30, is currently not keen on leaving 1. FC Köln. His agent, Tobias Becker from SBE Management, stated that they are trying to find a solution, but if no transfer occurs, Paqarada will remain at the club and fight for his chance. Paqarada has been released from the professional squad and is allowed to look for a new club a year before his contract ends. According to Transfermarkt, the player's current market value is €1.50m.