League: Bundesliga Sport: Soccer Country: Germany Category: Scores & Results

Manchester City sells Reigan Heskey to FC Köln with future control

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Manchester City sells Reigan Heskey to FC Köln with future control

Summary

Reigan Heskey has been sold by Manchester City to FC Köln. The deal includes buy-back and sell-on clauses, maintaining City's control over Heskey's future. During his time with City's EDS side, Heskey scored 13 goals and provided 16 assists last season. His move to Germany is seen as a crucial step in his development, as opportunities for first-team play at City are currently limited. Heskey's contract with Köln runs until 2030, with an option for an additional year.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Heskey sold to FC Köln for up to £8 million.
•The deal includes buy-back and sell-on clauses.
•Heskey's contract runs until 2030, with an option for 2031.
•He scored the winning goal in the FA Youth Cup final last season.
•Moving to Köln offers him a chance for regular first-team play.

Latest Updates

7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Another promising young player is sold by Manchester City but City do have control over his future

What they're saying

"
Manchester City have made a habit of selling promising young players while keeping a semblance of control over their futures. It is a practice that has served City well given the financial controls th...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Manchester City Manchester United Bundesliga Soccer