Cologne's sporting director Thomas Kessler may never relinquish his promotion until the appointment of a general director to the club. .

According to Dzherel, the team of “goats” highly appreciates his contribution to the team’s work.

The 39-year official, who last summer controlled nearly 26 transfer sites, continues to demonstrate efficiency in the warehouse and in managing club processes.

Negotiations to extend Kessler’s contract, which runs until 2027, are moving forward positively, although they are still at the early stages.

It is significant that in eight rounds of the German championship, Cologne, having scored 11 points, now sits eighth in the tournament table.