Viktoria Cologne relies on young talent: Keita remains!

On December 30, 2024, Viktoria Köln announced the contract extension with the 19-year-old defense talent Zoomana Keita. This decision was published shortly before New Year's Eve and shows the club's endeavor to bind young talents in the long term.

Keita, who has been playing for Viktoria Köln since the U8 and has in the meantime spent three years at 1. FC Köln, gave his third division debut on December 1, 2023 at the away game against Wehen-Wiesbaden. The central defender has developed into an important part of the team.

positive development and trust

Stephan Küsters, the coach of Viktoria Köln, commented very positively about the sporting development of Keita. He emphasized both his robustness and his game intelligence. The association has great confidence in the skills of the young talent. Keita himself describes the decision to extend the contract as simple and emphasized that it feels comfortable in the vicinity of the association and feels the trust of those responsible.

For the coming years, Keita remains loyal to the association, and the cooperation with Marian Wilhelm, his trainer from the U9, who is now co-trainer of the professionals, could prove to be crucial for his further development.