Overview
- 1. FC Köln triggered Johannesson’s 5.5 million euro exit clause by the May 31 deadline to finalize the transfer.
- The Icelandic international joined Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan from FC Kopenhagen in 2023 and was signed permanently in 2024.
- Johannesson recorded 18 goals and 15 assists in 69 league appearances for Fortuna, including 11 goals this season.
- His arrival follows Ragnar Ache’s signing and brings Köln’s confirmed summer spending to 10 million euros.
- Köln’s sporting director praised his dynamic and versatile midfield play, while Düsseldorf supporters expressed strong disappointment over the move.