Köln ready to pay release clause for 2. Bundesliga star
After their return to Bundesliga at the first time of asking, 1. FC Köln target one of the best players of this season’s 2. Bundesliga.
| Isak Johannesson kissed Fortuna's badge after goal against Köln | Lars Baron/Getty Images |
Compared to last season’s near-promotion experience, Fortuna Düsseldorf endured a disappointing campaign this term. However, Isak Bergmann Johannesson had yet another fruitful season as he registered 18 direct goal involvements.
Bild now report Köln are ready to pay the release clause in his contract as they hope to finalize the deal as soon as possible. According to the source, this will require a transfer fee of around €5 million.
After a successful loan spell in the 2023-24 season, Düsseldorf signed the Icelandic international from FC Copenhagen at the start of the season. The 22-year-old midfielder is a goal threat with timed runs into the penalty box.
