1. FC Köln seal €2m Ellyes Skhiri deal
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- FC Köln have completed the signing of E. Skhiri — the move is confirmed, led by Eintracht Frankfurt (official club site, German) and corroborated by 10 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 22 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 22 Aug7 new sources: Eintracht Frankfurt (official club site, German), Eintracht Frankfurt (official club site, English), Bundesliga.com (German), Sky Sport (Germany) — now 16 tracking the story
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 22 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 22 Aug8 new sources: Bundesliga.com, Sky Sport (Germany), Tagesschau (ARD, regional Hessen feed), Frankfurter Rundschau — now 9 tracking the story
- 21 AugStory opened — 1 source (Kicker)
What the reports say
- Ellyes Skhiri leaves Eintracht Frankfurt for 1. FC Köln with immediate effect (club announcement). — Eintracht Frankfurt (official club site, German)
- Eintrys Skhiri moves on from Eintracht Frankfurt to 1. FC Köln (official club announcement, English version). — Eintracht Frankfurt (official club site, English)
- Reports that 1. FC Köln have signed Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt (headline coverage; cites Bild/SID material). — Bild
- Ellyes Skhiri returns to 1. FC Köln from Eintracht Frankfurt — Kicker
E. Skhiri is a 31-year-old central midfielder at Eintracht Frankfurt, rated 35.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 278th of 323 on scout potential in the Bundesliga. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option this season (52% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.23 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Skhiri.
- EEintracht Frankfurt (official club site, German)Ellyes Skhiri leaves Eintracht Frankfurt for 1. FC Köln with immediate effect (club announcement).Trusted 95%
Ellyes Skhiri leaves Eintracht Frankfurt for 1. FC Köln with immediate effect (club announcement).
5d agoRead full article → - EEintracht Frankfurt (official club site, English)Eintrys Skhiri moves on from Eintracht Frankfurt to 1. FC Köln (official club announcement, English version).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Eintrys Skhiri moves on from Eintracht Frankfurt to 1. FC Köln (official club announcement, English version).
5d agoRead full article → - BBildReports that 1. FC Köln have signed Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt (headline coverage; cites Bild/SID material).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 79%
Reports that 1. FC Köln have signed Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt (headline coverage; cites Bild/SID material).
5d agoRead full article → - KKickerEllyes Skhiri returns to 1. FC Köln from Eintracht FrankfurtTrusted 75%
Ellyes Skhiri returns to 1. FC Köln from Eintracht Frankfurt
5d agoRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany)Sky Sport reports 1. FC Köln have signed Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt (contract to 2028) and say the fee is around €1.5m (≈€1.0m fixed, rest variables).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Sky Sport reports 1. FC Köln have signed Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt (contract to 2028) and say the fee is around €1.5m (≈€1.0m fixed, rest variables).
5d agoRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany)Reports Sky's information that the transfer is near/has been agreed and medical/clearance processes — transfer coverage and video item.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Reports Sky's information that the transfer is near/has been agreed and medical/clearance processes — transfer coverage and video item.
6d agoRead full article → - SSky Sport (Transfer Centre, earlier report)Sky Sport (Transfer Centre, earlier reporting) reported on July 10 that Köln were working on a return and that Eintracht wanted just under €2m; it described negotiations and wage gaps.Trusted 75%
Sky Sport (Transfer Centre, earlier reporting) reported on July 10 that Köln were working on a return and that Eintracht wanted just under €2m; it described negotiations and wage gaps.
10 JulRead full article → - BBundesliga.comEllyes Skhiri has re-joined Cologne on a two-year deal from Eintracht Frankfurt (move completed).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Ellyes Skhiri has re-joined Cologne on a two-year deal from Eintracht Frankfurt (move completed).
4d agoRead full article → - TTagesschau (ARD, regional Hessen feed)Says the Skhiri transfer back to Köln is completed: short report for public broadcaster's news site.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Says the Skhiri transfer back to Köln is completed: short report for public broadcaster's news site.
5d agoRead full article → - FFrankfurter RundschauFrankfurter Rundschau: confirms Skhiri's return to 1. FC Köln on a two‑year contract and reports the fee in the media is between €1m and €2m.Named sourceMixed 50%
Frankfurter Rundschau: confirms Skhiri's return to 1. FC Köln on a two‑year contract and reports the fee in the media is between €1m and €2m.
5d agoRead full article → - Tt-online (dpa)t-online (dpa) confirms 1. FC Köln have announced they re-signed Ellyes Skhiri (contract to 30.06.2028) and reports media figures putting the fee between €1.5m and €2m.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
t-online (dpa) confirms 1. FC Köln have announced they re-signed Ellyes Skhiri (contract to 30.06.2028) and reports media figures putting the fee between €1.5m and €2m.
5d agoRead full article → - RRadio KölnRadio Köln reports Skhiri has returned to 1. FC Köln, signing a contract until 2028 and rejoining training immediately.Mixed 50%
Radio Köln reports Skhiri has returned to 1. FC Köln, signing a contract until 2028 and rejoining training immediately.
5d agoRead full article → - BBundesliga.com (German)Reports that Ellyes Skhiri is returning to 1. FC Köln from Eintracht Frankfurt — coverage and context of the move.Mixed 50%
Reports that Ellyes Skhiri is returning to 1. FC Köln from Eintracht Frankfurt — coverage and context of the move.
5d agoRead full article → - Rran (Joyn)Summarises Skhiri's expected return to Köln from Eintracht and provides analysis/season context (sports outlet coverage).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Summarises Skhiri's expected return to Köln from Eintracht and provides analysis/season context (sports outlet coverage).
5d agoRead full article → - Nn-tv (Transfer‑Ticker)Transfer ticker item summarising that Köln are focusing on Skhiri — cites Bild and Sky information (short item in transfer ticker).Mixed 50%
Transfer ticker item summarising that Köln are focusing on Skhiri — cites Bild and Sky information (short item in transfer ticker).
30 JulRead full article → - FFrankfurter RundschauLocal/regional reporting that Eintracht will let Skhiri speak with other clubs and the player is close to a return to Köln (context and fee reported by some outlets ~€2m).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Local/regional reporting that Eintracht will let Skhiri speak with other clubs and the player is close to a return to Köln (context and fee reported by some outlets ~€2m).
10 JulRead full article →