Ellyes Skhiri's return to 1. FC Köln falls through amid transfer talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
1. FC Köln will not re-sign Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt, as reported by Kicker. The club had previously shown interest and engaged in talks regarding a possible transfer for the midfielder, who struggled during the 2026 World Cup. Köln's sporting director Thomas Kessler confirmed the team is actively searching for alternative defensive midfield options. Skhiri's contract with Frankfurt runs through 2027, but he does not appear to be in their plans moving forward.
- •FC Köln ends pursuit of Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt.
- •Köln seeks a new holding midfielder to reinforce their squad.
- •Skhiri is under contract with Frankfurt until 2027.
- •Thomas Kessler confirms ongoing search for alternatives.
- •Köln exploring options like Edson Álvarez and Rani Khedira.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Struggling defensive midfielder Ellyes Skhiri no longer an option at old club 1. FC Köln
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Ellyes Skhiri's return to 1.FC Köln reportedly off the cards
"A potential return of Eintracht Frankfurt's Ellyes Skhiri to former club 1. FC Köln has apparently fallen through.According to information from Kicker.de, the move back to the Cathedral City's Geißb...
"Kicker reports that 1. FC Köln are no longer interested in re-acquiring Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Ellyes Skhiri. Köln’s Geißblog fan site effectively confirms this. Skhiri – coming off a d...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:30 PMStruggling defensive midfielder Ellyes Skhiri no longer an option at old club 1. FC Köln
Kicker reports that 1. FC Köln are no longer interested in re-acquiring Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Ellyes Skhiri. Köln’s Geißblog fan site effectively confirms this. Skhiri – coming off a d...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:26 PMEllyes Skhiri's return to 1.FC Köln reportedly off the cards
A potential return of Eintracht Frankfurt's Ellyes Skhiri to former club 1. FC Köln has apparently fallen through.According to information from Kicker.de, the move back to the Cathedral City's Geißb...
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