Marcel Risse has decided to remain with 1. FC Köln for the upcoming season.

There has been just one match in which Marcel Risse has not started since making his comeback against Eintracht Frankfurt. In ten matches this season, the FC right-winger has produced three goals, including his now trademark free kick that he scored in the 2-2 draw against FC Schalke 04.

Looking back, the 28-year-old remarks it was the “saddest goal” of his career. Although it salvaged a point for FC, it was not enough to salvage the team from ending up in relegation. The most recent defeat in Freiburg has cemented that fate for 1. FC Köln.

“That our fans sang En unserem Veedel after the match was one of the most emotional moments that I have experienced here. We do not take it for granted,” said the Cologne-born Risse, who has worn the FC kit since 2013. “It was always my dream since I was a child and it still is. I will not run from it because we had a bad season.” Marcel Risse’s contract runs until 2022.

FC Managing Director Armin Veh states: “Risse is a really good kid. Great character. He is a player that always performs and identifies himself with the club.”

Marcel Risse was born in Cologne on 17 December 1989. He played in the academy of Bayer 04 Leverkusen and made his debut there in May 2008. Since joining 1. FC Köln, Risse has played in 131 competitive matches and has amassed 24 goals and 23 assists.