Friedhelm Funkel Declines Köln Head Coaching Position, Christian Titz Now Leading Candidate - Get German Football News

Friedhelm Funkel has refused a possible extension of his contract with 1. FC Köln. Reason: Lack of support with the club managers.

Friedhelm Funkel had emphasized several times after the climb with 1. FC Köln that he would like to continue as a FC coach. Now he explains why he is not available as a permanent solution on the post.

Friedhelm Funkel celebrated his return to the Bundesliga with the Rhine countries a few days ago. Now, however, the 71-year-old has made a decision – his reason is a little bit of annoyed.

1. FC Köln will start the new Bundesliga season without coach Friedhelm Funkel.

The reason why Funkel didn't continue to train the team was because he didn't feel the support of the majority of the club's board. In an interview today published in the newspaper Collner State Antsiger: I wanted to stay coach for Colin, but unfortunately, it didn't make sense that way. He stressed that his decision wouldn't change, and added: I wouldn't wait 7 to 9 days for a majority to support me or another trainer, officials must know me we…

Friedhelm Funkel declines Köln head coaching position, Christian Titz now leading candidate - Get German Football News

Kicker reports that Friedhelm Funkel has officially turned down an offer to coach FC Köln in the Bundesliga next season. The legendary German head coach was brought in on a short-term basis to help die Geißböcke ensure promotion. A 4-0 win over FC Kaiserslautern on the 2. Bundesliga’s final matchday helped Köln achieve promotion to the German top flight as second division champions.  A long term commitment to the cathedral city club never seemed…