Mainz boss provides update on Tom Krauß’ stalled move to Köln

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In addition to commenting on rumors surrounding Jonathan Burkardt and Nadiem Amiri, Mainz 05 sporting CEO Christian Heidel has addressed the future of German defensive midfielder Tom Krauß. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a Mainz training session on Wednesday, Heidel revealed that his Bundesliga club did not wish to loan the 24-year-old out for a third consecutive time.

It is such that negotiations over Krauß’ move to FC Köln have stalled. Köln wished to take Krauß on loan. Mainz, having already loaned Krauß out to Luton Town and VfL Bochum last year, are only interested in selling. Krauß currently maintains an estimated €4m market value. At his career peak, the formerly successful Germany U21 international was valued as a €7m player.

At the very least, Mainz will surely insist on an obligatory purchase option as part of any loan deal. Heidel made clear that the ball was now firmly in the cathedral city club’s court when it came to the state of negotiations. 

“If Tom leaves, we want to sell him,” Heidel told reporters. “In Köln, there is a desire to do things a little differently. That’s a decision that rests with the Köln committees.“

GGFN | Peter Weis