Overview
- Cologne confirmed the signing on Friday, announcing that Martin James has joined the club after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
- The German club published a contract running until June 30, 2029, which supersedes earlier reports that said the deal would run to 2028.
- Cologne intends to register James as the squad’s third-choice goalkeeper so he can train with the first team while gaining experience.
- James is an 18-year-old French U18 international who joined PSG from AS Meudon in 2023 and featured in PSG’s Youth League run and senior Champions League squads.
- Because he arrived as a free agent, the move removed transfer-fee barriers and should speed his registration, and his progress will be measured by Cologne’s decisions on playing time and loan or reserve opportunities.