Confirmed: Baumgart leaves FC Köln

By Henrik Petersen

FC Köln and Steffen Baumgart go separate methods.

Steffen Baumgart has left his place as FC Köln coach with quick impact.

The choice comes after Wednesday’s 2-0 loss to Union Berlin, which leaves Köln in seventeenth place heading into the winter break.

“Throughout his time at FC, Steffen and his teaching workers did nice work. He had enormous identification for the membership and our technique, and regardless of the numerous challenges prolonged his contract twice,” stated FC Köln managing director Christian Keller.

“Away from the pitch, Steffen was at all times prepared to assist and change concepts as to methods to develop FC additional. The trail required power and conviction, from all concerned and most of all Steffen.

“After the present unsatisfactory begin to the season, we have been very open, direct, factual and respectful within the final days and weeks, as as to whether or not the power and conviction are there within the required quantity. For that purpose, it’s to be totally revered that Steffen questioned his personal private conviction. In consequence, we collectively determined to finish our working relationship – even when that hurts, personally.”