Official: 1. FC Köln pocket €20m as Kaminski joins Benfica

The Portuguese club have dug deep into their coffers to bring the versatile attacker to the capital city.

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Jakub Kaminski's transfer to Benfica is complete, as confirmed by 1.FC Köln's official website this evening.

The Portuguese record champions have signed the versatile and speedy midfielder to a contract until 2031.

Furthermore, Benfica will pay Köln a fixed transfer fee of €20million Kaminski, resulting in a hefty profit for the Cathedral City club.

The reason for Kaminski's imminent departure is due to a release clause in his contract which the Portuguese side activated.

Köln signed the 31-cap Polish international permanently from VfL Wolfsburg last summer for €5.5million after a year-long loan.

In the most recent Bundesliga season, the 24-year-old has scored seven goals and provided five assists for the Billygoats.