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Said El Mala commits to 1. FC Köln after transfer interest

Overview

The transfer saga surrounding 19-year-old winger Said El Mala concluded with the player remaining at 1. FC Köln.

Negotiations with Borussia Dortmund collapsed after the club failed to meet Köln’s demand for a guaranteed upfront base fee of at least €50 million. Despite total packages reaching approximately €55 million, Dortmund Sporting Director Lars Ricken confirmed the end of the pursuit, stating, “Said El Mala is not a Borussia Dortmund player and he will not become one this summer either.”

Following the Dortmund stalemate, RB Leipzig emerged as a major contender. Reports indicated Leipzig was preparing a package including a €50 million fixed fee plus €10 million in bonuses. While El Mala was reportedly open to the move, the pursuit ultimately ended when 1. FC Köln announced that El Mala has signed a contract extension through 2031.

As part of his continued tenure, El Mala will take over the number 10 shirt, previously worn by club legend Lukas Podolski. To celebrate, the club offered fans the opportunity to exchange existing number 13 jerseys for the new number 10 until September 30, 2026.

In recent club activity, 1. FC Köln advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal following a 2-1 victory against Würzburger Kickers. During the match, El Mala faced intense physical pressure and significant defensive attention, though his commitment was praised by sporting director Thomas Kessler. The club also worked to finalize the return of 31-year-old midfielder Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt on a contract lasting until 2028.

Entities

Said El Mala · Borussia Dortmund · 1. FC Köln · RB Leipzig · Thomas Kessler

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    1. FC Köln advances in DFB-Pokal after narrow win over Würzburg

    1. FC Köln secured a 2-1 DFB-Pokal win against Würzburger Kickers, fueled by an Isak Johannesson brace. Star player Said El Mala also extended his contract with the club until 2031.

  2. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 32 sources
    Said El Mala extends contract with 1. FC Köln until 2031

    Said El Mala has extended his contract with 1. FC Köln until 2031. The 19-year-old will wear the number 10 shirt following failed transfer talks with Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.

  3. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    RB Leipzig targets Said El Mala and Strasbourg players

    RB Leipzig is targeting multiple young players, including Cologne's Said El Mala with a potential €60 million package and RC Strasbourg's Samir El Mourabet and Diego Moreira.

  4. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Said El Mala transfer to Borussia Dortmund collapses

    Said El Mala's transfer to Borussia Dortmund has failed, but RB Leipzig is reportedly preparing a major offer of up to €60 million to sign the 1. FC Köln striker.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Borussia Dortmund ends Said El Mala transfer pursuit

    Borussia Dortmund has ended its pursuit of 1. FC Köln's Said El Mala after failing to meet the club's demand for a €50 million guaranteed upfront transfer fee.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Borussia Dortmund targets Said El Mala in potential record transfer

    Borussia Dortmund is negotiating a potential record-breaking transfer for 19-year-old Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln, with fees expected to exceed 50 million euros.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Borussia Dortmund pursues Said El Mala with €50m offer

    Borussia Dortmund is preparing a potential €50 million offer for 1. FC Köln's Said El Mala, despite Köln's insistence on high fixed fees and denials of Jürgen Klopp's involvement in the transfer.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln negotiate €50 million Saïd El Mala transfer

    Borussia Dortmund offers €34 million (+ bonuses) for Saïd El Mala; Köln demands €50 million, sparking fan debate and a Brentford €50 million bid.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Borussia Dortmund pursues Said El Mala as club reflects on youth legacy

    Borussia Dortmund joins FC Köln and RB Leipzig in a bid for prospect Said El Mala, while the club’s famed youth academy, known for producing stars like Mario Götze and Jude Bellingham, is highlighted.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Borussia Dortmund's €42 m offer for Said El Mala rejected by 1. FC Köln

    Borussia Dortmund offered about €42 million for Said El Mala, but 1. FC Köln, demanding at least €50 million, rejected the bid and will keep the striker.

  11. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Borussia Dortmund plans multiple summer signings as striker options evolve

    Borussia Dortmund eyes several summer signings, with Guirassy’s contract ending, interest in Asllani, Tresoldi and Mbaye, and a recent departure of midfielder Wätjen to FC Midtjylland.

Sources

11freunde.de · 1730live.de · abendblatt.de · abola.pt · amica.de · apach57.fr · archysport.com · berlin-live.de · bild.de · brandaktuell.at · bulinews.com · bundesliga.com · bundesliga.t-online.de · bvbwld.de · conflittodinteresse.it · dattelner-morgenpost.de · derwesten.de · deutschlandsuchtdensuperstar.de · dfb-fan-corner.de · diebewertung.de · finanzen.net · finanznachrichten.de · Firenzetoday.it · focus.de · football-italia.net · frenchfootballweekly.com · getfootballnewsgermany.com · halternerzeitung.de · hellwegeranzeiger.de · heute.de · home.t-online.de · ikz-online.de · img.zeit.de · it-boltwise.de · jaworznianin.pl · koeln-news.com · krone.at · limerickmentalhealth.ie · mannheim24.de · media.merkur.de · mobil.ruhrnachrichten.de · mobil.zeit.de · moin.de · mopo.de · morgenpost.de · muensterlandzeitung.de · n-tv.de · news38.de

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