Salih Özcan, Cologne, Borussia Dortmund
19 May 2026
Salih Özcan could return to Cologne after leaving Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer. Reports say Cologne officials and the midfielder’s representatives have already held direct talks over a possible reunion this summer.
Cologne need midfield reinforcements after losing Eric Martel, while Özcan struggled for minutes at Dortmund under Niko Kovac. Werder Bremen and clubs in Turkey are also linked, but Cologne’s existing relationship could help negotiations.