Arsenal attacker Lukas Podolski remains hopeful of returning to FC Koln.
Podolski has spoken with Koln about re-signing, but accepts, for the moment, they cannot afford his terms.
"I can imagine in the next few years a change to FC Köln, they're going well and the fans are smiling," said the Germany international.
"I still love the club and want to again hear the FC anthem.
"I want to again wear the club's No10 shirt."
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