FC Köln Could Attempt Jakub Kaminski Loan Return From Benfica

German signals suggest that Köln could attempt to bring Jakub Kaminski back on a winter loan. FC Köln could attempt to bring Jakub Kaminski back on a loan, according to reports.

Jakub Kaminski has made just eight appearances totaling 317 minutes across all competitions since moving to Portugal, falling out of favor at the club. The Polish winger played in five of six Europa League qualifiers, but managed only three combined appearances in the league phase and the Portuguese top flight.

That lack of minutes cost the 24-year-old his place in the national team for the current international break. Poland national coach Jan Urban explained the omission.

“Wenn wir ihn nominieren, ihn ins Spiel bringen und seine Leistung nicht gut ausfällt, auf wen würden wir dann mit dem Finger zeigen? Auf Kamyk? Nein, nur auf uns selbst. Für Kaminski ist dies der Moment, regelmäßig zum Einsatz zu kommen und wieder zu seiner Form zurückzufinden. Wenn das gelingt, wird er sicherlich in die polnische Nationalmannschaft zurückkehren.”

Benfica reportedly plans to strengthen its attack during the winter transfer window and remains open to loaning out players with limited playing time, with Kaminski explicitly named by A Bola. FC Köln.

Polish insider Mateusz Borek weighed in on the player’s situation in an interview with Przeglad Sportowy.

“Ich bin davon überzeugt, dass es nur noch eine Frage von Wochen ist, bis Kaminski auf Leihbasis in der Bundesliga spielen wird. Dort wird er dann auch wieder zum Einsatz kommen.”

Any potential move to Köln would require a loan arrangement and financial adjustments, given that Kaminski reportedly earns 2.4 million euros per year, meaning Benfica would need to cover a portion of his wages. An English club also registered interest in the player during October.

FC Köln last season, Kaminski scored seven goals and provided five assists across 36 matches while playing across seven different positions under former coaches Lukas Kwasniok and René Wagner. Köln permanently acquired him from VfL Wolfsburg for roughly 5.5 million euros before Benfica triggered a 17 million euro release clause.