Overview

• The three players will follow individual training programs rather than joining the U21s after being taken out of group sessions.
• Kwasniok said the best outcome would be their exits from the club, with no transfers confirmed at this stage.
• Imad Rondic is reported to be under contract until 2029, while Jacob Christensen and Leart Paqarada are tied to 2026 deals.
• With earlier cuts to Sargis Adamyan and Florian Dietz, Köln now has 21 outfield players training together.
• Ahead of Sunday’s Bundesliga opener at Mainz, Kwasniok framed Köln as underdogs against a side he considers a year or two further along.