In 2006, clubs such as Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Hamburger SV, Werder Bremen, and Real Madrid manifested their interest in Podolski, even though he had a contract with 1.
En 2006, clubs como Liverpool, Bayern de Múnic, Hamburgo, Werder Bremen ou Real Madrid manifestaron o seu interese por Podolski, a pesar de que tiña contrato co Köln até 2007.