kicker.de reports that Eric Martel will leave 1. FC Köln on a free transfer this summer, joining Mainz 05. The 22-year-old midfielder has signed his contract with Mainz, calling it "der nächste, richtige Schritt" — the next, right step. Martel has been a key figure in your midfield, and losing him for nothing is a bitter blow to the club's squad planning ahead of next season.
