Purchase option not triggered: Özkacar leaves Cologne
Cenk Özkacar is returning to Valencia after Cologne opted not to trigger his purchase option. Despite being a key player for the team, starting in 21 of 27 matches, Cologne is seeking a different profile for their center-back position. Managing director Thomas Kessler expressed that Özkacar's departure is a significant loss for the club.
- ▪Cenk Özkacar played 27 matches for Cologne, starting 21 of them.
- ▪Cologne decided not to trigger the purchase option for Özkacar.
- ▪The club is looking for a different profile at center-back.
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