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Köln considers signing ex-Real Madrid striker amid injury crisis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:59 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Köln considers signing ex-Real Madrid striker amid injury crisis

Summary

1.FC Köln is facing a forward injury crisis with Ragnar Ache and Thijs Dallinga sidelined. Ache has muscular issues, while Dallinga recently suffered an ACL injury during a friendly against Viktoria Köln. To address this, Köln may sign a free agent. Former Real Madrid striker Joselu is among the candidates, alongside Dawid Kownacki, Ihlas Bebou, and Cedric Teuchert. Decisions regarding a potential emergency transfer are still pending.

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Status Watch

•Ragnar Ache and Thijs Dallinga are currently injured.
•Dallinga sustained an ACL injury in a recent friendly.
•Joselu, Kownacki, Bebou, and Teuchert are potential signings.
•Köln's situation has turned their attacking depth into a problem.
•The club's decision on a transfer is still pending.

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7:59 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Real Madrid free agent could ease Köln's injury crisis at striker

What they're saying

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Due to significant injuries to both Ragnar Ache and Thijs Dallinga, 1.FC Köln's attacking options have turned from a luxury to a problem.The former is suffering from muscular problems while the latte...
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