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Mikey Moore loan to FC Koln sanctioned after De Zerbi approval

Mikey Moore’s temporary switch to FC Koln has been cleared following Roberto De Zerbi’s sign-off, with the straight loan understood to have been in place since mid-August.

Mikey Moore loan to FC Koln sanctioned after De Zerbi approval
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Mikey Moore’s move to FC Koln on a straight loan has been sanctioned after awaiting approval from Roberto De Zerbi, with the development emerging on Monday.

The claim originates with Ben Jacobs, who reports the agreement has been in place since mid-August pending the manager’s sign-off. With that approval granted, the switch is now cleared to proceed as a simple temporary deal.

Sanctioning indicates the parent club has given the green light for the move and that key terms are settled, but it falls short of an official announcement. The reporting suggests the process is advancing rather than complete, meaning formal confirmation from the clubs would still be required to make the move final.

The arrangement is described as a straight loan, with no mention of a purchase option or other add-ons. The report does not specify the exact start date for the loan or any further administrative steps still to be completed.

With De Zerbi’s approval cited as the outstanding condition, the clearance points to the final internal hurdle being removed. If routine formalities progress as expected, Moore could be in line to finalise the move once registrations and any remaining paperwork are concluded, the report adds.

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