A few days ago, our editorial team reported that 1. FC Köln had signed another talented player to a professional contract. But this contract seems to be worth little

Marlon Monning was previously on a development contract at 1. FC Köln. The 19-year-old, who made six U19 appearances and played one regional league game last season, was recently able to enjoy the conversion of this contract to professional status.

Nonetheless, he does not play a major sporting role at the second division club. Advisor Manfred Batz told RevierSport: “The signals are clear. We are now looking around for alternatives.”

In a few days, the central defender will audition for MSV Duisburg. Batz confirmed this to this editorial team

The youngster, who won the DFB Cup for juniors with FC in the 2022/23 season, is regarded as one of the great talents at FC, but he was unable to establish himself in the men’s regional league last season. That should now happen. Perhaps at MSV Duisburg.

Due to a FIFA transfer ban, 1. FC Köln is allowed to sign players in this summer transfer window, but they may not be registered until January 2025.

1. FC Köln: “Effzeh” has signed and loaned out several U19 talents

Those responsible around new coach Gerhard Struber have already signed a number of talented players from the U19s this summer. However, due to the FIFA transfer ban imposed on the “Effzeh”, these players had to be loaned out for the time being.

Mansour Ouro-Tagba comes to Cologne from TSV 1860 Munich. But for now, the center forward will be on the hunt for goals for second division rivals SSV Jahn Regensburg. Chilohem Onuoha arrives from RB Leipzig and the 19-year-old has been loaned out to Sportclub Verl. Like Onuoha, the brothers Said El Mala (17) and Malek El Mala (19) will also initially play in the 3rd division. After signing for 1. FC Köln, the brothers will continue to play for their former club Viktoria Köln.