When will he finally come home? FC chiefs make fresh move for Poldi!

The longing of Cologne fans for Lukas Podolski’s return remains unbroken. But at least in the short term, that’s not going to happen. At the moment, the tireless Poldi is fighting with Górnik Zabrze for the Polish championship – at the seasoned footballer’s age of 40!

Nevertheless, according to a report by 'Bild', the new FC leadership trio led by President Jörn Stobbe is making a fresh attempt to bring the left-footer back to his former club.

Vice President Ulf Sobek also emphasizes that Podolski “always plays a role” in the management’s considerations. They want to meet with him soon and explore whether there are opportunities for cooperation. Stobbe is also open to the idea: a collaboration with the fan favorite is explicitly desired.

Spicy detail: Before the election, Poldi had supported the rival team of the new leadership group, and there has not yet been any direct exchange.

However, coach Lukas Kwasniok, who like Podolski hails from Gliwice and is considered a possible door-opener, gives hope. “In any case, I would really like to meet him again in person to enjoy a delightful conversation with him about all sorts of topics,” Kwasniok recently explained on the football talk show 'BILD SPORT'. “Because he’s just a great guy.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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