Steffen Baumgart’s new contract with 1. FC Köln is said to have already been negotiated. Especially the term and the salary make you sit up and take notice.
Long contract with high salary: Steffen Baumgart will shortly extend his contract with 1. FC Köln, which expires in 2023, until 2025. This is reported by the “image”. His salary should increase from 900,000 to 1.8 million euros per year. There are also bonus payments when you achieve various sporting goals in the league, cup or European Cup.
Short, compact, clear
No exit clauses agreed: It is also remarkable that no exit clauses are included in the contract. Cologne’s sports director Keller and Baumgart have agreed on this. For Cologne’s coach, of course. “I don’t look left and right or even the next possible step.”
Cologne success coach: The history of Baumgart and 1. FC Köln has been characterized by success so far. In his first season as head coach, the native of Rostock sensationally led the billy goats into the UEFA Conference League. His record over the season: 14 wins, ten losses and ten draws.