According to Bild, Luca Waldschmidt is expected to leave 1. FC Köln if the club remains in the league. The player is seeking a club change.

German Centre-Forward Luca Waldschmidt, 29, has been considering a move abroad for a period of time. His contract with 1.FC Köln runs until 2027. He has 7 caps and 2 goals for the Germany national team. In the current Bundesliga season, Waldschmidt has made 10 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. His current Transfermarkt market value is €2.00m.