Overview

• Both clubs confirmed the deal on Friday, with Dresden announcing the loan before Sunday’s home match against Schalke.
• FC sporting director Thomas Kessler said the season-long move is intended to restore Pauli’s match rhythm and continue his development.
• Pauli said he feels strong trust from Köln and aims to use the Dresden spell to prepare for a long-term role in the Bundesliga squad.
• Dynamo’s sporting chief Thomas Brendel praised the defender’s profile as part of a targeted push to bolster the back line.
• Local reports framed the decision against a crowded Cologne defense after summer signings; Pauli logged 17 second-division games last season and has featured for Germany’s U20s.