According to Bild, Luca Waldschmidt is on an internal list of players likely to leave as part of an upcoming overhaul of the squad in the summer. Whether Waldschmidt leaves depends mainly on the inquiries and offers received for him in the next few weeks, and no final decisions have been made.

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.