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Said El Mala Transfer from FC Köln to Brentford
The transfer of Said El Mala to the English club Brentford was not completed after his mother Sabrina, who also advises him, declined the offer from the Premier League club on Thursday afternoon. Köln had a 50-million-euro package available, and Sport-Boss Thomas Kessler was willing to proceed with the deal. Kessler stated it is correct that they received an offer for Said with an economic dimension very close to the conditions under which they would have considered a transfer. He added that after careful consideration, Said decided against a move to this club, and that for them, the issue was concluded. El Mala would have received a base salary of over 4 million euros at Brentford. The transfer reportedly failed because Sabrina El Mala wanted her older son Malek, who plays for Köln's U21, to join Said at his new club, which was not possible. That Brentford will not play internationally next season was also cited as a reason for the rejection.
The transfer of Said El Mala to the English club Brentford was not completed after his mother Sabrina, who also advises him, declined the offer from the Premier League club on Thursday afternoon. Köln had a 50-million-euro package available, and Sport-Boss Thomas Kessler was willing to proceed with the deal. Kessler stated it is correct that they received an offer for Said with an economic dimension very close to the conditions under which they would have considered a transfer. He added that after careful consideration, Said decided against a move to this club, and that for them, the issue was concluded. El Mala would have received a base salary of over 4 million euros at Brentford. The transfer reportedly failed because Sabrina El Mala wanted her older son Malek, who plays for Köln's U21, to join Said at his new club, which was not possible. That Brentford will not play internationally next season was also cited as a reason for the rejection.
According to Bild, Said El Mala's mother and advisor, Sabrina El Mala, cancelled the player's transfer to Brentford on Thursday afternoon. Brentford had presented 1. FC Köln with a 50-million-euro package, and Köln's sporting director Thomas Kessler was willing to proceed with the deal. Reasons for the cancellation included Brentford not being able to accommodate Said's older brother, Malek, at the club and the fact that Brentford will not play internationally next season. There was also doubt about Malek receiving a work permit in England due to his lack of appearances in the Bundesliga and for the youth national team.
According to Bild, Said El Mala's mother and advisor, Sabrina El Mala, cancelled the player's transfer to Brentford on Thursday afternoon. Brentford had presented 1. FC Köln with a 50-million-euro package, and Köln's sporting director Thomas Kessler was willing to proceed with the deal. Reasons for the cancellation included Brentford not being able to accommodate Said's older brother, Malek, at the club and the fact that Brentford will not play internationally next season. There was also doubt about Malek receiving a work permit in England due to his lack of appearances in the Bundesliga and for the youth national team.
Said El Mala's move from FC Köln to Brentford reportedly did not proceed at the final stage because of his mother. According to Sport Bild, his mother and agent, Sabrina El Mala, chose to withdraw from the deal as she believed Brentford was not the correct choice for her son from a sporting and economic perspective. The report states the deal was nearly finalized, with Brentford and FC Köln having agreed on a transfer package of 372 million kroner, which would have been the most expensive sale for the German club. El Mala was set to earn 30 million kroner per year at Brentford, but his mother was not satisfied with this.
Said El Mala's move from FC Köln to Brentford reportedly did not proceed at the final stage because of his mother. According to Sport Bild, his mother and agent, Sabrina El Mala, chose to withdraw from the deal as she believed Brentford was not the correct choice for her son from a sporting and economic perspective. The report states the deal was nearly finalized, with Brentford and FC Köln having agreed on a transfer package of 372 million kroner, which would have been the most expensive sale for the German club. El Mala was set to earn 30 million kroner per year at Brentford, but his mother was not satisfied with this.
According to SkySportDE, Said El Mala and his family have officially informed Brentford that they do not want to join the club. Brentford had made an improved offer of around €50m, with €45m as a fixed fee plus €5m in add-ons, which 1. FC Köln were prepared to accept. El Mala never had an agreement with Brentford, and his future is now open again.
According to SkySportDE, Said El Mala and his family have officially informed Brentford that they do not want to join the club. Brentford had made an improved offer of around €50m, with €45m as a fixed fee plus €5m in add-ons, which 1. FC Köln were prepared to accept. El Mala never had an agreement with Brentford, and his future is now open again.
Bild reports that 1. FC Köln has decided to accept a €50 million offer from FC Brentford for the 19-year-old attacker Said El Mala. The record transfer, which had reportedly been agreed, has temporarily not been completed.
Bild reports that 1. FC Köln has decided to accept a €50 million offer from FC Brentford for the 19-year-old attacker Said El Mala. The record transfer, which had reportedly been agreed, has temporarily not been completed.
According to 'Bild', the Bundesliga club intends to accept the latest offer from FC Brentford for Said El Mala, which is an offer package valued at 50 million. The Cologne team would receive 45 million euros as a base transfer fee, with easily achievable bonuses and a 15% resale participation. Sports director Thomas Kessler now requires approval for the deal from the Joint Committee. Approval from the committee is expected, according to 'Bild'. The final approval from the El Mala family is also still pending. The player is said to have already decided on Brentford, but his mother and advisor, Sabrina, will not make a decision until the following day, Friday. If approval is given, the transfer could be completed soon, potentially as early as this weekend. At Brentford, El Mala would receive an annual salary of over four million euros.
According to 'Bild', the Bundesliga club intends to accept the latest offer from FC Brentford for Said El Mala, which is an offer package valued at 50 million. The Cologne team would receive 45 million euros as a base transfer fee, with easily achievable bonuses and a 15% resale participation. Sports director Thomas Kessler now requires approval for the deal from the Joint Committee. Approval from the committee is expected, according to 'Bild'. The final approval from the El Mala family is also still pending. The player is said to have already decided on Brentford, but his mother and advisor, Sabrina, will not make a decision until the following day, Friday. If approval is given, the transfer could be completed soon, potentially as early as this weekend. At Brentford, El Mala would receive an annual salary of over four million euros.
Bild reports that FC Brentford has offered 1. FC Köln a 50-million package for Said El Mala. The final issues in the transfer are currently being resolved while Said El Mala is on holiday on the Greek island of Zakynthos with his brother and friends.
Bild reports that FC Brentford has offered 1. FC Köln a 50-million package for Said El Mala. The final issues in the transfer are currently being resolved while Said El Mala is on holiday on the Greek island of Zakynthos with his brother and friends.
According to Sport Bild, Brentford has submitted a new offer for Said El Mala after 1. FC Köln immediately rejected their first proposal. The initial offer was 40 million euros plus five million in bonus payments and a resale participation. Brentford has now offered 45 million euros plus lower, but more easily achievable, bonuses and a continued 15 percent resale participation. It is not yet clear how 1. FC Köln will respond to the new offer.
According to Sport Bild, Brentford has submitted a new offer for Said El Mala after 1. FC Köln immediately rejected their first proposal. The initial offer was 40 million euros plus five million in bonus payments and a resale participation. Brentford has now offered 45 million euros plus lower, but more easily achievable, bonuses and a continued 15 percent resale participation. It is not yet clear how 1. FC Köln will respond to the new offer.
According to Sky Germany, Köln are demanding a fee of $58 million (€50 million, £43 million) for winger Said El Mala but are open to negotiating with Brentford after receiving an offer slightly below that price.
According to Sky Germany, Köln are demanding a fee of $58 million (€50 million, £43 million) for winger Said El Mala but are open to negotiating with Brentford after receiving an offer slightly below that price.
Brentford have submitted an offer to 1. FC Köln for Said El Mala worth €45m, consisting of a €40m fixed fee and €5m in add-ons, to which Köln have not yet responded. According to Axel Hesse, Köln still want at least €50m. Sky Sport DE reports that Said El Mala has not yet agreed terms with Brentford, as the player first wants the clubs to negotiate.
Brentford have submitted an offer to 1. FC Köln for Said El Mala worth €45m, consisting of a €40m fixed fee and €5m in add-ons, to which Köln have not yet responded. According to Axel Hesse, Köln still want at least €50m. Sky Sport DE reports that Said El Mala has not yet agreed terms with Brentford, as the player first wants the clubs to negotiate.
According to 'Sport Bild', FC Brentford wants to finalize the transfer of Said El Mala and prepared an offer over the Pentecost holidays. The publication states the offer from the Premier League club includes a base fee of 40 million euros, up to an additional five million euros in easily achievable bonuses, and a 15 percent resale participation for Cologne. The offer reportedly has a deadline of a few days and will be withdrawn if no deal is reached. 'Sport Bild' also reports that the salary Brentford wants to offer Said El Mala is higher than what Brighton & Hove Albion offered the striker weeks ago. Separately, FC sporting director Thomas Kessler confirmed that an offer has been received.
According to 'Sport Bild', FC Brentford wants to finalize the transfer of Said El Mala and prepared an offer over the Pentecost holidays. The publication states the offer from the Premier League club includes a base fee of 40 million euros, up to an additional five million euros in easily achievable bonuses, and a 15 percent resale participation for Cologne. The offer reportedly has a deadline of a few days and will be withdrawn if no deal is reached. 'Sport Bild' also reports that the salary Brentford wants to offer Said El Mala is higher than what Brighton & Hove Albion offered the striker weeks ago. Separately, FC sporting director Thomas Kessler confirmed that an offer has been received.
FC Brentford has submitted a written offer for Saïd El Mala. SPORT BILD reports that the English club finalized their offer over Pentecost and has now officially submitted it to 1. FC Köln. The offer is intended to apply pressure to 1. FC Köln.
FC Brentford has submitted a written offer for Saïd El Mala. SPORT BILD reports that the English club finalized their offer over Pentecost and has now officially submitted it to 1. FC Köln. The offer is intended to apply pressure to 1. FC Köln.
According to 'Sport Bild', Said El Mala has hinted in the Cologne dressing room that a club is willing to meet the asking price, and this club is said to be FC Brentford. The salary offer from Brentford is also reportedly higher than that from Brighton & Hove Albion. Said El Mala is said to have given his teammates clear indications that he will leave after a year at the club, apparently towards Brentford. It is uncertain whether the English club can finalize the potential deal before the World Cup.
According to 'Sport Bild', Said El Mala has hinted in the Cologne dressing room that a club is willing to meet the asking price, and this club is said to be FC Brentford. The salary offer from Brentford is also reportedly higher than that from Brighton & Hove Albion. Said El Mala is said to have given his teammates clear indications that he will leave after a year at the club, apparently towards Brentford. It is uncertain whether the English club can finalize the potential deal before the World Cup.
According to Bild, Brentford have a concrete interest in acquiring Said El Mala from Köln. Köln hopes competition for El Mala will increase his price to above 50 million euros, and the club will then sell him. El Mala has indicated that he would like to transfer for a new challenge. His contract with Köln is valid until 2030 and does not contain a release clause.
According to Bild, Brentford have a concrete interest in acquiring Said El Mala from Köln. Köln hopes competition for El Mala will increase his price to above 50 million euros, and the club will then sell him. El Mala has indicated that he would like to transfer for a new challenge. His contract with Köln is valid until 2030 and does not contain a release clause.
According to 'Express', 1. FC Köln continues to hope for 50 million euros for Said El Mala, or even 60 to 70 million euros if the 19-year-old attacker is called up to the DFB's World Cup squad and performs well at the tournament in North and Central America. El Mala's contract in Köln runs until 2030.
According to 'Express', 1. FC Köln continues to hope for 50 million euros for Said El Mala, or even 60 to 70 million euros if the 19-year-old attacker is called up to the DFB's World Cup squad and performs well at the tournament in North and Central America. El Mala's contract in Köln runs until 2030.
According to 'kicker', FC Brentford is preparing an offer for Said El Mala. The publication also reports that the offer is for more than 40 million euros, an amount that would roughly meet the expectations from the cathedral city.
According to 'kicker', FC Brentford is preparing an offer for Said El Mala. The publication also reports that the offer is for more than 40 million euros, an amount that would roughly meet the expectations from the cathedral city.
According to Bild, Brentford is monitoring the situation of Saïd El Mala, but the FC bosses are blocking the transfer. Saïd El Mala's mother acts as his advisor and is considering a solution that could be satisfactory for everyone, including a possible loan back to his home country.
According to Bild, Brentford is monitoring the situation of Saïd El Mala, but the FC bosses are blocking the transfer. Saïd El Mala's mother acts as his advisor and is considering a solution that could be satisfactory for everyone, including a possible loan back to his home country.
Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, and FC Chelsea are all making concrete efforts to sign 19-year-old winger Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. Brighton has reportedly had offers rejected by Köln, with bids up to €30 million said to have been turned down in the winter. The German club is said to have increased its asking price to 50 million euros for the German U21 international, who has 10 goals and 4 assists in 27 Bundesliga games this season.
Read Full StoryBrentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, and FC Chelsea are all making concrete efforts to sign 19-year-old winger Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. Brighton has reportedly had offers rejected by Köln, with bids up to €30 million said to have been turned down in the winter. The German club is said to have increased its asking price to 50 million euros for the German U21 international, who has 10 goals and 4 assists in 27 Bundesliga games this season.
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