Second-tier German football league - In spite of an exit option, Eric Martel remains at 1 FC Köln.
Des pintoresco jugador de fútbol nacionalsub21, Eric Martel, permanecerá en el descenso del 1. FC Cologne a pesar de una cláusula de salida en el contrato. El club anunció esto el jueves, un día después de que el jugador nacionalsub21 Jan Thielmann también anunciara que no utilizaría su cláusula de salida y jugaría para el FC en la 2. Bundesliga. Los contratos de Thielmann y Martel tardarán hasta el verano de 2026.
"El FC y especialmente los aficionados aquí son algo muy especial y me identifico completamente con la ciudad y el club. Fue claro para mí rápidamente que quería compensar la decepción de la pasada temporada en la nueva temporada," explicó la decisión de Martel. Hasta ahora, el defensa mediocampista de 22 años con un total de 67 partidos oficiales para el FC desde su transferencia dos años atrás de RB Leipzig ha jugado. Ha marcado dos goles y asistido a tres más.
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Eric Martel's commitment to 1st FC Cologne in Bundesliga 2 persists despite having an exit clause in his contract. Jan Thielmann, another national U21 player, also opted against using his exit clause and will continue playing for the club in the second tier of German football. The contracts of both Thielmann and Martel extend until the summer of 2026.
Cologne, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, is known for its rich football history, with 1. FC Cologne being a significant part of it. They currently compete in the Bundesliga 2, aiming for a promotional spot to return to the top-tier Bundesliga.
Jan Thielmann, a 22-year-old midfielder, has been an integral part of the team since joining from RB Leipzig two years ago. He has contributed to 67 official matches, scoring twice and providing three assists for his club.
With Germany being a football-loving nation, the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 have attracted many talented players, including Eric Martel and Jan Thielmann, who are eager to represent their teams and contribute to the success of club and country.
