The Germany worldwide this week confirmed his switch to the Gunners from subsequent season, however he nonetheless has some unfinished enterprise in Cologne.
Victory over Bayern Munich tomorrow would safe their place in a play-off towards the facet which finishes third within the second division.
some different end result might see Cologne go down automatically, relying on how Hertha Berlin fare towards Hoffenheim, however Podolski does not need tomorrow to be his final recreation on the Mungersdorfer Stadion."Our purpose is to stay within the Bundesliga and to beat Bayern, and we have the possibility to do that,'' stated the Germany ahead.
"When the sport will get below way, I shall be prepared. ''
While Podolski could be bidding his farewell to the club, he has left the door open for a return within the future, when he hopes Cologne could be as engaging an choice as Arsenal.
"I hope that it is uphill from here, like i used to be promised on the beginning,'' he stated at a press convention.
"The membership has acquired to begin out afresh with a brand new president. I hope it does not imply that every thing falls aside as a result of Podolski has gone.
"Cologne is and stays my membership. after all I can think about coming again. ''
Bayern could be forgiven for pondering about their future tomorrow with two arguably extra necessary video games on the horizon.
They face Borussia Dortmund within the DFB-Pokal and Chelsea within the Champions League final over the approaching fortnight, however they may additionally attempt to honor their final Bundesliga sport of the season.
"For Cologne, relegation is a risk,'' stated Bayern midfielder Toni Kroos to the Bild newspaper.
"We all the time have the goal to win, consider it or not. We don't like shedding - that is by no means nice.
"We need to finish the season with a superb feeling to take with us into the cup finals. ''
VENUE: RheinEnergieStadion
KICKOFF:13.30
FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich 1-4 Highlights 5.5.2012
