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After Promotion: Kessler Permanent FC Sports Director

FC Kln decided to keep 39-year-old Thomas Kessler as sporting director after discussions extending beyond May 19, 2025.
The decision followed differing views within the club, leading to a compromise to maintain continuity during this crucial phase.
Kessler will lead the coaching search, manage player acquisitions, and oversee a likely contract extension for interim coach Friedhelm Funkel.
Financial director Philipp Troff said Funkel did an 'extremely good job' while noting the club faces a fully different challenge now.
Maintaining Kessler aims to ensure stability and swift action in the transfer window as FC Kln navigates its newly promoted status.

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After Promotion: Kessler Permanent FC Sports Director

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Thomas Kessler Becomes Sport Director of 1. FC Köln

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Ex-Torwart: Thomas Kessler Remains Sports Director of 1. FC Köln

Thomas Kessler will permanently assume the sporting responsibility at 1. FC Köln. This was announced by the club on Thursday.

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1. FC Köln: Thomas Kessler Officially Becomes Sport Director

Thomas Kessler will permanently assume the sporting responsibility at 1. FC Köln. This was announced by the club on Thursday.

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Do Kessler and Funkel Remain? 1. FC Köln Makes Decisions

Two days before the end of the season, 1st FC Köln presented two interim solutions with Thomas Kessler as Sport Director and Friedhelm Funkel as Coach, which should lead the „Effzeh" to the ascent. After reaching this goal as a second league champion, the club decided according to "Sky" about the future of the two risers. Kessler remains Sport Director in Cologne As "Sky" reports, ex-Torwart Thomas Kessler will remain Sport Chef in the coming se…

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