Not just Said El Mala – BVB eyeing up Köln’s managing director too | OneFootball

1. FC Köln has returned to the Bundesliga this summer after a year-long absence and has made an immediate impact in the first weeks of the new season with ten points from six games. So far, the team under coach Lukas Kwasniok has been an asset to the league, with standout players on the field like young talent Said El Mala, who has reportedly also attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund. Off the field, Köln is also doing well, something that BVB is apparently following closely.

In recent years, 1. FC Köln has managed to significantly reduce its debt, which had increased notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, and even achieved a profit in the past second division season. Despite lower revenues in the second league, particularly from TV earnings, the "Billy Goats" have reduced their liabilities from 37.8 to 32.2 million euros and increased their equity from 26 to 29.4 million euros.

Gladbach also reportedly interested

Primarily responsible for these positive figures and the consolidation along with a promising outlook is CFO Philipp Türoff, who has been in office since 2022 and previously worked in the business sector at Birkenstock. However, the 49-year-old currently only has a contract until June 2026, raising questions about the future.

1. FC Köln is likely very interested in a long-term collaboration, and Türoff himself reportedly feels comfortable in the cathedral city. However, the financial expert might also have other attractive options. According to the "Express," Türoff is on the radar of several other clubs, including Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund. How Türoff would fit into BVB's organizational chart, however, remains unclear.

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