KANSAS CITY, MO – JULY 03: Gideon Mensah #14 of Ghana calls for a teammate during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Colombia and Ghana on July 3, 2026 at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Ghana defender Gideon Mensah has completed his move to Bundesliga side FC Koln after passing his medical and signing all contracts with the German club.The 27-year-old left-back will wear the No. 14 jersey for the German side, with the official announcement expected shortly.Mensah joins Koln as a free agent after his contract with French Ligue 2 side AJ Auxerre expired on June 30, 2026. He flew to Cologne on Friday morning, underwent his medical examination, and put pen to paper on a deal that reportedly runs until 2029.The 44-cap Ghana international was one of the Black Stars’ standout performers at the 2026 World Cup, playing every minute of their campaign. His experience at the highest level and his ability to contribute both defensively and in attack made him a priority target for Koln.Koln have been in the market for a reliable left-back since the retirement of club legend Jonas Hector. Mensah’s arrival is expected to provide stability to the backline as the club looks to build on their mid-table finish last season.Mensah’s career has taken him through several European clubs, including Red Bull Salzburg, Zulte Waregem, Vitoria Guimaraes, Sturm Graz, Bordeaux, and Auxerre. He has also represented Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup.He becomes Koln’s second signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrival of midfielder Eric Martel from RB Leipzig. The club is also reportedly interested in signing Australian midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler and Mexican midfielder Edson lvarez.Mensah is expected to be officially unveiled by Koln on Saturday, with the club planning to introduce him to fans at their training facility.
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