Martel leaves Köln for Mainz on a free

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.

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