According to information from Bold, AGF is negotiating with FC Köln regarding Rasmus Carstensen because the club wants a lower price than the buy option included in the loan agreement. The media outlet Express, which covers Köln, had previously reported that AGF intended to activate the buy option. Bold understands that AGF is currently negotiating with the German club to try to reach an agreement, and if successful, the defender will transfer to AGF on a permanent deal. AGF's sporting director Carsten V. Jensen stated in January that there was a solid basis for continuing the cooperation. He also said that there can always be things in such an option that can be discussed, so it is not simply a case of activating it. Jensen added that there is a contractual basis for the loan that can be discussed and that Rasmus and AGF would likely reach an agreement if that point was reached, stating he was positive about that aspect but that the option had not yet been redeemed.

According to 'kicker', Danish league leaders Aarhus GF want to exercise the purchase option for 25-year-old Rasmus Carstensen, who is on loan from 1. FC Köln. The same source reports that the option is set at €1.2 million, the same amount Köln paid to KRC Genk for Carstensen in summer 2024, and that the purchase option can be exercised until May. Aarhus sporting director Carsten Jensen has publicly stated that both the club and the player are interested in continuing their cooperation.

Rasmus Carstensen's desire to return to Denmark was driven by wanting to end the separation from his partner, who is a football player in Aarhus. An option to buy Carstensen from Germany is held by Aarhus.

Rasmus Carstensen, who is currently on loan at AGF from FC Köln, indicated after a match against Silkeborg IF that he would prefer to continue his career in Aarhus rather than return to Köln. He initially told Viaplay that he hoped for good years at AGF. When later speaking to Bold and other press, Carstensen confirmed his on-air comments, stating he is very happy at AGF and enjoys his time in Aarhus. He emphasized that the decision to make his loan permanent after the season is not one he controls, explaining that his job is to perform well on the field while the management at AGF makes the final decision. He described his situation as difficult.