Köln take striker Alidou on mortgage

FC Köln confirmed the seize of Eintracht Frankfurt and Germany U21 striker Faride Alidou on Monday night.

Germany’s cathedral metropolis aspect have accomplished a rumored switch aimed toward upgrading their assault. Germany U21 striker Faride Alidou will spend the season in Köln on mortgage from Eintracht Frankfurt. All main German footballing media retailers affirm earlier stories {that a} complicated association that offers Köln a purchase order possibility, but additionally reserves a buyback clause for Frankfurt is included within the deal.

The 22-year-old didn’t rise past the function of a sub for Eintracht final season, however continued to begin for the German U21 nationwide staff. SGE sporting government Tim Hardung emphasised that the RheinMain membership nonetheless believed within the participant’s potential and hoped to welcome him again quickly. Köln sporting director Christian Keller lauded Alidou’s potential as effectively and mentioned that the membership hoped to assist him proceed his growth.

“FC gave me an trustworthy perspective in the course of the talks and advised me what I’ve to work on to say myself as a Bundesliga participant,” Audio himself mentioned in a press release, “The truth that the membership depends on younger gamers has already been seen within the final two seasons. That was necessary to me, provides me a great feeling and on the similar time is nice motivation to play right here.”