Steffen Baumgart and 1. FC Köln are going their separate ways.
Source: dpa
Regardless of the outcome of the game at Union, those involved had already announced a comprehensive analysis of the situation.
It’s not about people, it’s about the club.
Steffen Baumgart
Both Baumgart and sports director Christian Keller described the previous half-series and the points tally as unsatisfactory.
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“Everyone can imagine that the decision to leave FC was not easy for me. The club has become my home over the last two and a half years,” Baumgart commented on his departure. “What we have achieved together here makes me proud. At the same time, that is also the reason why I now had the feeling that a change was needed. FC stands above everything.”
Relationship between Baumgart and Keller recently strained?
Just five weeks ago, Keller had publicly supported Baumgart and acknowledged his excellent work. For around two weeks there has been speculation about the relationship between the two, which is said to have suffered badly.
Baumgart recently publicly criticized the sports director’s plans to sell regular player Dejan Ljubicic in order to be able to finance new additions. “If there is no money, you have to get some,” the coach demanded. “In this city and in this club it must be possible to act differently than we currently do. We cannot keep giving away the best and most expensive players.”
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Nevertheless, Keller attested that the coach still “strongly identifies with FC” and that the separation was “humanly painful”. The collaboration “required a lot of strength and conviction from everyone involved, especially Steffen,” said Keller.
1. FC Cologne
He is the former Cologne coach: Steffen Baumgart (born January 5, 1972) was fired shortly before Christmas. His successor has not yet been determined.
Source: dpa
Baumgart started in Cologne in 2021
In the past few weeks and days there has been an intensive exchange “as to whether this strength and conviction really still exists in sufficient quantities. It is important to fully respect the fact that Steffen has questioned his personal convictions.”
The 51-year-old has been the billy goats’ coach since summer 2021. He took over the club after it was saved from relegation and immediately led it into the Conference League. His contract ran until 2025.
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