TransferBundesligaUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
Skhiri returns to Cologne on two-year deal
Three years after leaving, Tunisia's captain is back with the Billy Goats.
E. Skhiri
player
Player
Ellyes Skhiri
Position
Defensive midfielder
From
Eintracht Frankfurt
To
Cologne
Contract
Two-year deal
What happened. Ellyes Skhiri has re-joined Cologne on a two-year deal, returning three years after leaving for Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Skhiri made 133 appearances for Cologne between 2019 and 2023.
- He scored in the 2021 relegation play-off to keep the club up.
- He will wear the No.6 shirt at RheinEnergieStadion.
“I’m glad to be back. I never lost sight of Effzeh and was always in touch with some people.”
— Ellyes Skhiri
Skhiri brings experience and leadership to Cologne's squad as they build for the future.
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