Defender Jannes Horn transfers from Bundesliga competitor VfL Wolfsburg to 1. FC Köln.

1. FC Köln has signed the first addition for the 2017/18 season. Jannes Horn arrives in Cologne by way of VfL Wolfsburg. The 20-year-old has received a contract until the year 2022.

Horn has played in the youth academy of VfL Wolfsburg since 2008 and is currently a member of the German U20 team. In the 2016/17 season the young defender appeared in 13 Bundesliga matches for Wolfsburg, in which he provided two assists. As for his position, Horn has lined up as a left back, center back, and on the left side of midfield.

FC General Manager Jörg Schmadtke states: “In Jannes Horn we have signed a talented and versatile German youth national team player that has already shown some of his potential at the Bundesliga level. We are convinced that he can take the next steps in his development with our team and with this coaching staff.”

“FC is a very good place for young players. I immediately felt the trust from the club representatives in our talks. I see this as a great opportunity at 1. FC Köln to continue my development and establish myself as a Bundesliga player,” said Jannes Horn. “I am excited about this new challenge at an emotional club with fantastic fans and a football-crazy city.”

Jannes Horn will wear the number 23 at 1. FC Köln.