The newly-promoted German elite division outfit have landed the services of the 26-year-old striker of Ghanaian descent ahead of the summer transfer window
Ghanaian striker Ragnar Ache has joined Bundesliga returnees FC Köln from second division side FC Kaiserslautern on a four-year deal, the club have confirmed.
The ex-Eintracht Frankfurt frontman is linking up with the RheinEnergieSTADION campaigners following a strong pursuit over his services ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
An official confirmation over Ache's signing read: ''In the final game of the 2024-25 season, he was on the other side of the celebrations. Now, Ragnar Ache will be pulling on the famous red and white strip in the coming campaign. The 26-year-old forward has joined from 1. FC Kaiserslautern and signed a deal until 30th June 2029.''
The potential Black Stars forward had this to tell his new employers after inking his four-year contract via the club's official website: ''As the call from 1. FC Köln came, I simply thought: great! I am really happy that the move to Köln has worked out and I can’t wait to play here in the RheinEnergieSTADION. In my last game for Kaiserslautern, I was able to experience the incredible atmosphere the FC fans generate. Now, I want to be on the pitch as an FC player and, hopefully, be able to show off my celebration on a regular basis.''
Sporting director Thomas Kessler added: ''In the first discussions with Ragnar, I already had the feeling that he would fit well to 1. FC Köln. Both as a person and as a player. He isn’t just a very good striker but also a character that will integrate quickly into the team and improve the quality of our team up front. For our planning, it was one of central goals to fill this position. I am really pleased that we have managed to get the transfer over the line.''
Ache netted 18 goals and assisted 1 in 32 games for FCK across all competitions in this just concluded 2024-25 football season.
Given his Ghanaian heritage, he still qualifies to switch allegiance and represent Ghana at the international level despite featuring for the Germany U21 national youth team.
