Eric Martel Leaves 1. FC Köln on Free Transfer

Eric Martel will leave 1. FC Köln on a free transfer after his contract expires. The Bundesliga club confirmed the decision on Sunday. He will not sign a new deal. Martel has spent four years with the club. His current contract runs out at the end of the season. The club announced that he declined the offer to extend. By rejecting the extension, Martel becomes a free agent. No transfer fee will be required for any club that wishes to sign him. This status allows him to negotiate freely. The announcement was made by 1. FC Köln via official channels. The club did not disclose any further details about his future destination. No other player movements were mentioned in the statement. Martel’s departure adds to the squad changes the club faces ahead of the next campaign. The free‑transfer exit follows the end of his four‑year spell. The club will need to adjust its roster accordingly. As a free agent, Martel may attract interest from clubs seeking a defender. His availability could influence transfer plans in the upcoming window. Several teams are likely to monitor his situation.