Lukas Podolski returns to former club Cologne to celebrate Bundesliga promotion



Lukas Podolski made an emotional return to Cologne on Monday night to see his former club promoted back to the Bundesliga.

Podolski, who joined Cologne when he was 10-years-old, was in the stands as Peter Stoger's side beat Bochum 3-1 to secure their return to Germany's top-flight.

The Arsenal forward posted a picture of himself on Instagram with the message: ' I'm so happy for my ex club...congrats FC for coming back to the 1st League!!! #effzeh #1liga #cologne #stadion #fans #poldi #aha '