1. FC Köln have secured the services of French midfielder Vincent Koziello from OGC Nice.

A second player will join 1. FC Köln this winter transfer season: Vincent Koziello arrives by way of OGC Nice. The 22-year-old midfielder played 102 competitive matches for Nice and scored four goals in the process. He has also scored two goals in four matches for the French U21 side. His contract with 1. FC Köln is until 30 June 2022.

FC General Manager Armin Veh states: “Vincent was my primary target from the very start. If we were going to sign another player, it was going to be him. He can be used variably in midfield and expands our possibilities. I am very happy that the transfer was able to take place.”

Vincent Koziello states: “FC was very zealous in their pursuit of me. We had some good talks and I felt well right away. I am coming to a big club in a strong league, but I also have the ambition to play as quickly as possible and to help the club achieve its goals.”

Koziello will begin training with the squad on Wednesday. He will wear the number 41.