Said El Mala

Recent reports from June 2026 detailed a €50 million package from Brentford (€45 million fixed fee plus €5 million in add-ons) that 1. FC Köln was prepared to accept before the player's side declined the move. Throughout 2026, Köln's asking price was consistently reported at €50 million, with some speculation it could rise to €60-70 million. In April 2026, Brighton was reportedly unwilling to exceed €35 million plus bonuses. In June 2026, Borussia Dortmund was linked with offers around €30-35 million plus players. A March 2026 report mentioned a €45 million transfer fee from Chelsea as part of a larger package. An earlier offer of up to €15 million from Brighton was reportedly rejected in the summer of 2025. The player's transfer from Viktoria Köln to 1. FC Köln in July 2024 was for a reported €300,000-€450,000.

Our valuation is driven by the very recent and concrete offer from Brentford in June 2026, which 1. FC Köln was reportedly prepared to accept. This package, valued at €50 million (€45 million fixed plus add-ons), firmly establishes the upper end of the market value for Said El Mala. Köln's consistent public asking price of €50 million throughout 2026 reinforces this ceiling. Lower bids from clubs like Brighton & Hove Albion (around €35-40 million) and Borussia Dortmund (around €30-35 million plus players) were consistently rejected, setting a clear floor for negotiations.