FC Sion and 1. FC Köln are in heated negotiations over the transfer of Joel Schmied. The 26-year-old defender is set to move to Köln, but FC Sion is standing firm. Christian Constantin, the boss of FC Sion, has revealed some contract internals. The Swiss club is demanding a three million euro transfer fee, but 1. FC Köln is only willing to pay two million euros. Constantin emphasizes that Joel Schmied is an important player for FC Sion and that he will not be sold for less than three million euros. The FC Sion boss even compares Schmied to Sergio Ramos, who moved to PSG three years ago. Constantin also has a second offer on the table, which comes from Europe, but not from Germany. The negotiations between FC Sion and 1. FC Köln are still ongoing. Joel Schmied is currently with FC Sion in Morocco at a training camp. It is still unclear whether he will move to 1. FC Köln. Christian Keller, the sports director of 1. FC Köln, is working hard to sign Joel Schmied. The 1. FC Köln wants to sign the Swiss defender at all costs. The question is whether the bosses can agree on a transfer fee. FC Sion does not want to sell for less than three million euros, but 1. FC Köln does not want to pay more than two million euros. The negotiations will likely take several more days. Constantin does not want Joel Schmied to move under the financial conditions that are being discussed. The FC Sion boss wants a fair deal for the club and the player. Joel Schmied is a strong personality and an important player for FC Sion. The Swiss club does not want to lose him, but 1. FC Köln wants to sign him at all costs.