Stale Solbakken admits Koln need a 'Plan B' in case Lukas Podolski leaves
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Stale Solbakken admits Koln need a 'Plan B' in case Lukas Podolski leaves
Koln coach Stale Solbakken has admitted his side will have to search for a potential replacement for Lukas Podolski, amid rumours the striker could leave his hometown club.
The 26-year-old has scored 14 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances this season and recently requested more time to consider whether or not to extend his contract, which is set to expire in 2013.
"I rule out nothing. Especially not in Koln, because Koln is not normal," Solbakken told Bild. We need a 'Plan B' and have to look at what we can do after Poldi's decision."
Koln have repeatedly stated their intent to extend Podolski's contract, and while the player's agent recently admitted his client will not leave in the winter, the Rhine side may be forced to sell him in the summer should he eventually decline an extension.
Arsenal, Lazio, Lokomotiv Moscow and Schalke are the clubs reportedly interested in Podolski.
The 26-year-old has scored 14 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances this season and recently requested more time to consider whether or not to extend his contract, which is set to expire in 2013.
"I rule out nothing. Especially not in Koln, because Koln is not normal," Solbakken told Bild. We need a 'Plan B' and have to look at what we can do after Poldi's decision."
Koln have repeatedly stated their intent to extend Podolski's contract, and while the player's agent recently admitted his client will not leave in the winter, the Rhine side may be forced to sell him in the summer should he eventually decline an extension.
Arsenal, Lazio, Lokomotiv Moscow and Schalke are the clubs reportedly interested in Podolski.
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Koln are willing to offer Lukas Podolski a new contract worth €5 million per season in order to persuade the forward to stay with the club.
The 26-year-old is out of contract in June 2013 and has been repeatedly linked with a move abroad, with Premier League outfit Arsenal said to be particularly keen on signing the player in the summer.
However, according to Bild, Koln will offer Podolski a pay rise of €1.7m as part of a two-year contract extension which will include the option to renew for a further season in 2015.
The Germany international has thus far given little away regarding his next move, admitting only that his future will be resolved one way or another in the summer.
Podolski, who has been capped 95 times by his country, is in his second stint with his hometown club, having rejoined Koln from Bayern Munich in 2009.
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The 26-year-old is out of contract in June 2013 and has been repeatedly linked with a move abroad, with Premier League outfit Arsenal said to be particularly keen on signing the player in the summer.
However, according to Bild, Koln will offer Podolski a pay rise of €1.7m as part of a two-year contract extension which will include the option to renew for a further season in 2015.
The Germany international has thus far given little away regarding his next move, admitting only that his future will be resolved one way or another in the summer.
Podolski, who has been capped 95 times by his country, is in his second stint with his hometown club, having rejoined Koln from Bayern Munich in 2009.
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Re: Stale Solbakken admits Koln need a 'Plan B' in case Lukas Podolski leaves
Sushi Master wrote:Welcome to Arsenal
He's yours, Cisse and Ba are superior :lucas:
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But they are not divine.Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Sushi Master wrote:Welcome to Arsenal
He's yours, Cisse and Ba are superior :lucas:
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Re: Stale Solbakken admits Koln need a 'Plan B' in case Lukas Podolski leaves
Sushi Master wrote:But they are not divine.Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Sushi Master wrote:Welcome to Arsenal
He's yours, Cisse and Ba are superior :lucas:
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This goal says otherwise
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Re: Stale Solbakken admits Koln need a 'Plan B' in case Lukas Podolski leaves
Even I predicted Papiss was gonna rip it in Newcastle
Don't need divine powers for that.
There sadly wouldn't be place for Ba or Papiss with van God playing, anyways
Don't need divine powers for that.
There sadly wouldn't be place for Ba or Papiss with van God playing, anyways
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Re: Stale Solbakken admits Koln need a 'Plan B' in case Lukas Podolski leaves
A plan B? I thought Köln needs a plan!
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Re: Stale Solbakken admits Koln need a 'Plan B' in case Lukas Podolski leaves
Hoof it to Podolski and pray.rwo power wrote:A plan B? I thought Köln needs a plan!
What better plan than that?
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There sadly wouldn't be place for Van God with Ba and Cisse playing, anyways
I feel your pain
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