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Bundesliga side Cologne extend contracts of their management

Xinhua, May 25, 2015 Adjust font size:

Cologne extended the contracts of Joerg Schmadtke and Alexander Wehrle on a long term, the "Geissboecke" announced on Sunday.

Newly promoted Cologne completed the Bundesliga season 2014-2015 on the 12th place, as a reward the club extended the contracts of Schmadtke and Wehrle, who enjoy equal rights as Cologne managers.

"Under the guidance of Alexander Wehrle and Joerg Schmadtke Cologne developed extremely positive in recent years. The board is therefore very pleased that we were able to bind both on a long term to ensure continuity for the club in this crucial position," Cologne president Werner Spinner said.

Schmadtke joined Cologne in June 2013 and inked an extension until June 2020 meanwhile Wehrle, who is in charge since January 2013, put pen to paper on a deal until June 2021.

"We thank the board for the great confidence in us and for the opportunity to continue our work for the development of Cologne in the long term," Wehrle said. Endi