Cologne is planning a big transfer: Center defender Schmied in sight!

The 1st FC Köln plans to commit Joël Schmied, a 26-year-old central defender from FC Sion. According to reports from several media in Germany and Switzerland, an agreement on a transfer is sought.

while some sources, such as Sky , and the "Corner Magazine", report the Swiss publication "Blick" emphasizes that The talks are already in an advanced stage. In contrast, the "Express" is more reserved and only calls Schmied one of several candidates for the defensive of FC Köln.

contract details and market value

Although reports on an allegedly negotiated contract are in the room by 2028 and a transfer fee between 1.5 and 2.5 million euros, this information has not yet been officially confirmed. Joël Schmied, who has been a regular at Sion for three years and has recently been promoted to team captain, was able to score five goals in 34 games last season and gave three templates. Its market value doubled on December 23 from 1 to 2 million euros, which makes him the most valuable player in the Sion squad.

The 1. FC Köln needs a new central defender to strengthen the triple chain implemented by coach Gerhard Struber. After the break from Gregory Wüthrich von Sturm Graz due to knee problems, Schmied is now particularly popular. According to Transfermarkt , Schmied has already informed FC Sion, and the association basically does not want to put any stones in the way, even if the negotiations Retailing amounts between two and three million euros.