1. FC Köln have extended the contract of Lukas Klünter.

1. FC Köln hav extended the contract of Lukas Klünter until 2020. The 20-year-old joined the FC academy in the summer of 2014 and got his start in the U19 team. The right-back has played as a starter in the past five Bundesliga matches and has six matches under his belt overall. His prior deal was set to expire in the summer of 2017.

“Lukas is a very ambitious player that has worked hard on his craft. We brought him on as a starter against Frankfurt not only because we wanted to reward him for his hard work, but also because we were convinced that he could do the job. He has confirmed our belief in him with solid performances. This is why I am happy to know that we can continue to work with him in the future,” said FC Head Coach Peter Stöger.

“I am happy to receive a new contract. Of course I have the ambition to keep working hard and to justify my berth in the team. If I want to build on what I have done here, I have to keep performing and improving,” said Lukas Klünter. “As a kid you dream about one day playing as a professional. I am enjoying it now that it has happened.”