Ghana left-back Gideon Mensah joins 1. FC Köln on free transfer

Published Jul 11, 08:08 AM UTC

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Ghanaian left-back Gideon Mensah has joined German Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln on a free transfer after his contract with French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre expired. Mensah, who impressed during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar while playing for Ghana, submitted his application to potential employers during the tournament. His performances convinced 1. FC Köln to sign him. Upon arrival, Mensah becomes the only natural left-back in the Köln squad, indicating he is expected to play a significant role in the team's defense for the upcoming season.

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Following the expiration of his contract with Auxerre, Gideon Mensah submitted his application for a new employer during the World Cup. He was able to convince 1. FC Köln.

At the club, he is initially the only left-back in the squad.

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Original headline: Ein WM-Fahrer für Köln: Mensah kommt ablösefrei aus Auxerre

Original language: DE-DE

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