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Köln committed to pulling star Polish attacker Jakub Kaminski’s €5.5m purchase option
TL;DR
Köln has confirmed the permanent signing of Polish attacker Jakub Kaminski for €5.5m. The move follows a successful loan period, making him a key investment for the club.
Key points
- Köln confirmed the permanent signing of Jakub Kaminski.
- Kaminski's purchase option is €5.5 million.
- He has revived his career during his loan at Köln.
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Köln committed to pulling star Polish attacker Jakub Kaminski’s €5.5m purchase option
FC Köln sporting director Thomas Kessler has now confirmed to two major German footballing media sources his Bundesliga outfit’s first summer transfer. Polish attacker Jakub Kaminski will join Köln on a permanent basis. Kaminski has done an amazing job of reviving his career since arriving on loan from Wolfsburg this summer.
Kaminski’s loan deal was known to be complex. Sport Bild now claims that the 23-year-old’s initially reported on €7m purchase clause is actually closer to €5.5m. The 29-times-capped Polish international thus counts as an affordable investment for the cathedral city club irrespective of whether they play in the Bundesliga or 2. Bundesliga next season.
Jakub Kamiński is regarded as one of the best Bundesliga transfers this season
After making history early this season with a late goal against his Bundesliga parent club, Kaminski kept up a strong run of form through most of the first half of the season. Get German Football News specifically singled out Kaminski as one of the best performers among the summer transfer class during the winter break.
Kaminski nevertheless struggled along with the rest of the team as the 2026 calendar year got underway, going 15 matchdays without recording a Bundesliga goal between November 2025 and March 2026. Lately, however, the Pollack has more than made up for it.
Q&A
What is the purchase option fee for Jakub Kaminski?
The purchase option fee for Jakub Kaminski is €5.5 million.
Why did Köln decide to sign Jakub Kaminski permanently?
Köln decided to sign Jakub Kaminski permanently due to his impressive performance during his loan spell, which helped revive his career.
What impact does Jakub Kaminski's signing have on Köln's future?
Jakub Kaminski's signing is seen as an affordable investment for Köln, regardless of whether they remain in the Bundesliga or drop to the 2. Bundesliga.
