Former FC Bayern Munich goalkeeper Michael Rensing has signed a contract until the end of the season with 1.FC Cologne which the keeper hopes will resurrect his career. Since the end of last season Rensing has been without a club after Bayern Munich released him, while Cologne were on the lookout for a new keeper as current goalie Faryd Mondragón is leaving the club over the winter after having played for Cologne since summer 2007.
In his Bayern Munich days Michael Rensing was seen as one of the brightest German goalkeeping prospects and the heir of Oliver Kahn. When Kahn retired in 2008 Rensing took over, but he never could prove that he is a suitable replacement and seasoned Hans-Joerg Butt took over with former coach Juergen Klinsmann and Louis van Gaal giving Rensing numerous chances to prove himself, but he failed. In the summer Bayern did not renew his contract and suddenly Rensing was on the road.
Since then 26 year old Rensing has had offers from Spanish side Real Mallorca, English Championship club Leicester City, 2.Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin and from other clubs; but he waited for further offers. And then Cologne came along and it was perfect timing with both sides looking for a suitable solution.
FC Cologne is fighting for survival and after the first half of the Bundesliga season they are in 16th spot, which would mean a playoff against the third team from the 2.Bundesliga at the end of the season in a fight for survival. And this is something which the club will want to avoid.
Cologne were looking for a new keeper as their Columbian goalie Faryd Mondragón a few weeks ago placed a request with the club to leave in the winter to join MLS club Philadelphia Union in the new year. And the 39 year old's request was granted and the search for a replacement started. Initially it looked former Cologne keeper Markus Proell would come back to the club, but in the end the decision fell on Rensing, who will now have to prove his Bundesliga worth.
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