Cologne took a break, but not the expected person
While everyone expects Cologne to dismiss coach Peter Schooger, Sporting Director Jorg Schmatke has split into a club position. After a thorough and intense analysis of the situation, it became clear that the club and Schmatke have different views on the future policy of the club. All this is the reason for the contract to be terminated by mutual agreement, says the official page of the team. The contract of the former goalkeeper of the sports director`s post was until 2023 and was signed last season, when the trumps won a quota for participation in the Europa League. But now, after nine rounds, they have two points and are the last. `Jorg Schmatke has done a very good job for the club, helping us get back to the Bundesliga and qualify for the Europa League, which is our first ever participation in club tournaments by
11livefootball for 25 years, as well as family happiness, said club president Werner Spinner.
Finally, he added that Cologne also needs a new impetus, which is also the reason for the change.
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