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FC Köln separates from Schultz - successor unclear.

FC Köln's second division campaign begins with a new coach as they face their seventh Bundesliga demotion. Timo Schultz and the team have decided not to renew their partnership.

,   and  John Stellmacher
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Der 1. FC Köln hat den Vertrag mit Trainer Timo Schultz nicht verlängert.
Der 1. FC Köln hat den Vertrag mit Trainer Timo Schultz nicht verlängert.
  1. FC Cologne and their coach Timo Schultz will no longer work together in the 2. Liga. The Rhineland club officially announced the news. Schultz's contract, which he signed at the beginning of the year, will end on June 30, 2024, and so will his co-trainers André Pawlak and Kevin McKenna.

Away from the Bundesliga after a season - FC Köln separates from Schultz - successor unclear.

"We spent a significant amount of time in the last week to plan the second half of the season with Timo and make every effort to escape relegation. Ultimately, we all agreed that it's time for a new beginning in the coaching team with fresh ideas," said FC's business manager, Christian Keller.

Schultz, who also coached at FC Basel and FC St. Pauli, could not save the Koln team from relegation in their second half of the season. In 18 games under his leadership, the club earned only three wins and remained in the relegation zone. "Given that we didn't achieve our primary goal - class maintenance - I think it's fair and reasonable for someone new to take over," said Schultz.

The successor has yet to be named, and faces a tough situation. Cologne is likely to lose some of their top players. Defensive specialist Jeff Chabot has already joined VfB Stuttgart, and due to a FIFA ban, the team can only anticipate players from their own youth system and loan players returning next season.

At the moment, there's no clarity on the replacement for Schultz. The new coach will have a challenging second league season to manage.

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Following their relegation from the Bundesliga, 1st FC Cologne and coach Timo Schultz part ways, with Schultz's contract ending in June 2024.Despite efforts in the second half of the season to avoid relegation, the team managed only three wins under Schultz's leadership, remaining in the relegation zone.Germany international Timo Schultz, who previously coached in FC Basel and FC St. Pauli, acknowledges the need for a new coach with fresh ideas for a successful season in the 2. Liga.In the coming season, 1st FC Cologne will be facing a challenging situation with potential losses of top players and a FIFA ban restricting new signings, making it a tough task for the new coach in North Rhine-Westphalia's Cologne.

Source: www.stern.de

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