Confirmed: René Wagner to remain 1. FC Köln coach
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1. FC Köln have confirmed that René Wagner will remain as head coach beyond the summer.
After taking over on an interim basis in March, Wagner has now been given the job permanently on a contract until 2028.
“We used the period following the end of the season intensively, not only looking at the development over the last few months but also to look forward,” said 1. FC Köln managing director Thomas Kessler.
“In our discussions across several levels, René was able to convince all of the groups involved. He has a high level of sporting competence, a clear and authentic way of leading a group and a very concrete vision of how we want to develop our team in the future.”
René Wagner said:
“I am very pleased with the decision and the trust from those responsible at FC. The fact that I am able to take on this role with FC in the Bundesliga is something special for me.
"Five years ago, we reached the Conference League in my first season here and, just two seasons later, had to watch on from afar as FC were relegated. That hurt. This time, we were able to stay up. That was the main goal in the last few weeks and is the basis for taking the club, together with the team, another step in the direction of becoming a stable Bundesliga club. I will do everything to make that happen."
