England legend’s son, 18, quits Man City in shock transfer to club who narrowly avoided relegation last season

REIGAN HESKEY has completed a shock transfer from Manchester City to FC Koln. The son of England legend Emile has made the move despite the club’s struggles in the Bundesliga last season. Reigan Heskey has left Manchester City Credit: Getty He is the son of England legend Emile Heskey Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd Koln finished 14th in the German top-flight just three points above the relegation play-off spot. They have now added to manager Rene Wagner’s squad with the addition of Heskey. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The club announced the transfer of the striker who has signed a contract that will run until 2030 with an option for a further year. Heskey, 18, has admitted that he was eager to make the move to the Bundesliga side. He said: “I was really keen to join 1. FC Koln to take the next step in my career. “My discussions with those in charge have shown me that my style of play is a very good fit for the club. “I’m looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Bundesliga and want to make the most of this opportunity to prove myself here. “I’m ready.” Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS Sky Germany have reported Koln have signed the young attacker for a fee of £1.7million. Managing director Thomas Kessler and ex-West Ham sporting director Tim Stiedten were able to convince him over other interested clubs. Kessler said: “Reigan has developed incredibly well in the past few years with Manchester City and is one of the most exciting attacking talents in his age group. “His development is not over by a long stretch. Reigan Heskey has completed a £1.7million transfer to FC Koln Credit: 1. FC Köln Emile Heskey played 62 times for England Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd “We see a lot of potential in him, and we are convinced that he can make the step up to the next level at FC. “In René, we also have exactly the right coach to guide him along this path, thanks to his motivational approach and his excellent rapport with young players. “Reigan has a lot of qualities: he’s physically strong with a real eye for goal. “He has a lot of pace, and is able to play in several positions.” Emile Heskey played for the likes of Liverpool, Leicester City, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa in the Premier League. He scored 110 goals in 516 appearances in the Premier League and earned 62 caps for England, scoring seven goals. One of his strikes came in the famous 5-1 victory over Germany at the Olympiastadion in Munich in 2001. Comment now