Cologne's coaching hotse: Kwasniok as a possible successor in conversation!

Cologne's coaching hotse: Kwasniok as a possible successor in conversation!

on May 7, 2025, in a decisive phase of the season, the 1. FC Köln faces significant changes in personnel. Coach Friedhelm Funkel with his team begins in the last two games of the regular season, but the uncertainty about his future is noticeable as a coach. According to reports, Funkel will probably no longer be at the top of the club after the season, which is urgently making the search for a successor. Lukas Kwasniok, the current coach of SC Paderborn, is mentioned among the first candidates. Come on fc reports that Kwasniok could possibly crown his time in Paderborn, but is already planning to leave the club.

Kwasniok is a sought -after trainer associated with several clubs, including 1. FC Köln. Leading clubs are interested in his commitment, which indicates his talent to further develop young players and to inspire with an attractive offensive style. He has already rejected an offer from Hamburger SV, which shows that Paderborn wanted to hold on to his services. A defeat against Karlsruher SC caused critical statements from Kwasniok about the quality of his players, which may have influenced the plans for the rest of the season.

The situation at SC Paderborn

The SC Paderborn itself is currently in a tense situation in the 2nd Bundesliga. After three defeats in a row, the team fell in seventh place, with the gap to the relegation place, which is only two points occupied by SV Elversberg. WDR reports of the early separation of Kwasnioks, which was a consensual decision, but without the end of his commitment at To name SCP. Kwasniok had been in office since 2021 and had previously followed Steffen Baumgart.

In a message from the association, Kwasniok expressed grateful for the support and announced that it would continue to concentrate on the remaining five games. Paderborns Managing Director Sport, Benjamin Weber, paid tribute to Kwasniok's professional competence and the successes achieved.

future prospects for Kwasniok

In view of the current situation and the coveted trainer positions, Kwasniok sees itself towards many options. According to Come on fc could change to 1. FC Köln, the arguments of the club in the event of an ascent should be convincing. Kwasniok himself emphasized that although there was no deal, it was not excluded.

The coming weeks will not only be crucial for SC Paderborn, but also for Kwasniok, since he could soon continue his future as a trainer in another team.