Ghanaian left-back Gideon Mensah is on the verge of signing with Bundesliga side FC Köln as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with French club AJ Auxerre on June 30, 2026.
Mensah started all of Ghana’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, delivering consistent and reliable performances as a full back.
FC Köln will rely on the valuable experience of Mensah from the Ligue 1 side Auxerre for the upcoming Bundesliga campaign.
The 27-year-old began his career at WAFA, Ghana, before moving to Europe, Red Bull Salzburg’s system (with loans at Sturm Graz, Zulte Waregem, Vitória Guimarães, and Bordeaux) before joining Auxerre permanently in 2022.
He has made over 100 appearances for the French club and earned nearly 40 caps for the Black Stars.
