News Focus
- 1. FC Köln have secured personal terms with Gambian defender Abubacarr Kinteh
- The 19-year-old centre-back currently plays for Norwegian side Tromsø IL
- Sky Germany reports the player can sprint at 37 km/h, making him one of Europe’s quickest defenders
- Several English clubs are also monitoring the situation closely
- Kinteh earned his first cap for Gambia in October 2024
1. FC Köln have begun their summer recruitment drive after confirming their Bundesliga survival. The German club now hopes to complete the signing of teenage sensation Abubacarr Kinteh from Norway.
Sources indicate that the Billy Goats have already settled individual terms with the 19-year-old. However, the two clubs must still agree on a transfer fee before the deal becomes official.
The young centre-back has attracted attention across Europe thanks to his remarkable pace. Reports suggest he can run at speeds of 37 km/h. This statistic would place him among the fastest players in Germany’s top division.
Köln face a battle to secure his signature. Premier League and Championship clubs have also registered strong interest in the Gambian international. Kinteh made his senior debut for the Scorpions last October and has quickly established himself as a rising star in European football.