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Thomas Kessler promoted to sporting managing director at 1. FC Köln

By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff Thomas Kessler has been promoted from sporting director to sporting managing director at 1. FC Köln. Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images FC Köln have announced their trio of managing directors moving forward. Thomas Kessler has signed a new contract until 2028 and will be promoted from sporting director to sporting managing director. In addition to overseeing the men’s team and scouting, the 40-year-old will als…

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Thomas Kessler has extended his contract to 1. FC Köln. The "Cologne Young" and former professional goalkeeper of the club also ascends from the sports director to the sports managing director. Philipp Türoff also gets an extended role.

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Will there be further new entrants at 1. FC Köln? Thomas Kessler has now commented on this.

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Thomas Kessler, previously Sport Director at 1st FC Cologne, joins the management board and becomes the new Managing Director of Sport.

Thomas Kessler, previously Sport Director at 1st FC Cologne, joins the management board and becomes the new Managing Director of Sport.

1. FC Köln extended the contract with Urgestein Thomas Kessler and promoted the 40-year-old simultaneously from the sports director to the sports managing director.

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derwesten.de broke the news in Germany on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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