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Transfer news·1. FC Köln·Updated 27 AugConfirmed

1. FC Köln weigh up Ellyes Skhiri move

Ellyes Skhiri→1. FC Köln
32%
Will it happen
70%
Credibility
—
Reported fee
18
Reports
PlayerFull profile →
E. Skhiri
Attacking · Tunisia · 31 yrs
34.1
Rating
13.9
Season
7.4
Value
This season
3
Apps
0
Goals
1
Assists
Club1. FC Köln→LeagueBundesliga→
  • 1 report links E. Skhiri with 1.
  • FC Köln.
  • The reporting is well-sourced (70% credibility), led by Kicker, putting the move at roughly 32% to happen.
  • So far the talk is speculative rather than concrete.
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Story log

  1. 27 Aug1 new source: Kicker — now 18 tracking the story
  2. 26 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
  3. 26 Aug1 new source: Kicker — now 17 tracking the story
  4. 22 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
  5. 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
  6. 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
  7. 22 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
  8. 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
  9. 22 Aug8 new sources: Bundesliga.com, Sky Sport (Germany), Tagesschau (ARD, regional Hessen feed), Frankfurter Rundschau — now 9 tracking the story
  10. 21 AugStory opened — 1 source (Kicker)

What the reports say

Fee reported: around €1.5m (≈€1.0m fixed, rest variables)Fee reported: reported just under €2m (per Sky, 10.07.2026)Fee reported: reported between €1m and €2mFee reported: reported €1.5m–€2m9 of 18 cite concrete progress10 cite a named / official source
  • 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)
  • 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). — Sky Sport (Germany)
  • Reports Sky's information that the transfer is near/has been agreed and medical/clearance processes — transfer coverage and video item. — Sky Sport (Germany)
Experienced headScout's view · Goal-getting Attacking midfielder
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34±0%
Rating
14±0%
Season
7.4
Value index
0g 1a
in 3 apps · Bundesliga

E. Skhiri is a 31-year-old attacking midfielder at 1. FC Köln, rated 27.5 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (10.5% of available minutes). He brings 0.56 goal contributions per 90 (0 goals, 0.56 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Skhiri.

Also this season: 8 apps, 0g at Eintracht Frankfurt.

The report at a glance
1. FC Köln weigh up Ellyes Skhiri move — Field Insider report card
18 Reports