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Said El Mala Transfer from FC Köln to Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton made an official offer for Said El Mala at the end of January and was prepared to pay up to 30 million euros for a summer transfer. FC-Boss Thomas Kessler rejected the offer after consulting with his committees. Brighton plans to make another attempt later this month, offering Said El Mala a salary of around 3.5 million euros per year. According to SPORT BILD information, only Brighton has an interest in both Said and Malek El Mala.
Brighton made an official offer for Said El Mala at the end of January and was prepared to pay up to 30 million euros for a summer transfer. FC-Boss Thomas Kessler rejected the offer after consulting with his committees. Brighton plans to make another attempt later this month, offering Said El Mala a salary of around 3.5 million euros per year. According to SPORT BILD information, only Brighton has an interest in both Said and Malek El Mala.
Brighton and Hove Albion are pursuing Said El Mala and have submitted multiple bids, including a €30 million package that was rejected in the winter. According to sources, Brighton are preparing new offers that include five-year contracts and view Said El Mala as an important potential signing. The player is interested in the Premier League, and Brighton is considered a desirable destination because of the club's history with young talent. Sources indicate that an offer between $50 million and €60 million could be required to sign Said El Mala.
Brighton and Hove Albion are pursuing Said El Mala and have submitted multiple bids, including a €30 million package that was rejected in the winter. According to sources, Brighton are preparing new offers that include five-year contracts and view Said El Mala as an important potential signing. The player is interested in the Premier League, and Brighton is considered a desirable destination because of the club's history with young talent. Sources indicate that an offer between $50 million and €60 million could be required to sign Said El Mala.
Christian Falk stated that it is true Said El Mala is interested in a move to the Premier League, adding that he loves the league and the country. Falk said it would be a good option to go to Brighton and that the Seagulls have had offers for him previously. Falk also said that Bayern Munich are involved and are also searching in this position, with El Mala being a relatively inexpensive solution. He noted that Said El Mala is not always in the starting-XI at FC Koln and is a little disappointed.
Christian Falk stated that it is true Said El Mala is interested in a move to the Premier League, adding that he loves the league and the country. Falk said it would be a good option to go to Brighton and that the Seagulls have had offers for him previously. Falk also said that Bayern Munich are involved and are also searching in this position, with El Mala being a relatively inexpensive solution. He noted that Said El Mala is not always in the starting-XI at FC Koln and is a little disappointed.
Brighton & Hove Albion wants to sign Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln in the summer. According to a report from 'Sky', the Seagulls have prepared five-year contracts for both Said and his brother Malek. In the winter, a transfer package from Brighton of 30 million euros for both players failed. Brighton is now preparing another offer for Said El Mala, which reportedly will not be significantly higher than the previous one and is expected to lead to a personal meeting with 1. FC Köln's management. According to 'Sport Bild', Said El Mala feels encouraged to leave the club due to recent developments and has a cool relationship with head coach Lukas Kwasniok.
Brighton & Hove Albion wants to sign Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln in the summer. According to a report from 'Sky', the Seagulls have prepared five-year contracts for both Said and his brother Malek. In the winter, a transfer package from Brighton of 30 million euros for both players failed. Brighton is now preparing another offer for Said El Mala, which reportedly will not be significantly higher than the previous one and is expected to lead to a personal meeting with 1. FC Köln's management. According to 'Sport Bild', Said El Mala feels encouraged to leave the club due to recent developments and has a cool relationship with head coach Lukas Kwasniok.
Lionel Souque, the chairman of the supervisory board of 1. FC Köln, recounted on the OMR podcast that Brighton made a 15 million euro offer for Said El Mala. He said that Tony Bloom, Brighton's majority owner and president, obtained his phone number at a festival to inquire if a transfer could be arranged through him. Souque responded that Thomas Kessler, the sporting director, would decide on the matter, and added that the club's focus was on keeping Said El Mala. Souque stated that the transfer would not be considered. The deal did not proceed and instead, Said El Mala signed a new contract valid until 2030 and began the 2025–2026 season with 1. FC Köln.
Lionel Souque, the chairman of the supervisory board of 1. FC Köln, recounted on the OMR podcast that Brighton made a 15 million euro offer for Said El Mala. He said that Tony Bloom, Brighton's majority owner and president, obtained his phone number at a festival to inquire if a transfer could be arranged through him. Souque responded that Thomas Kessler, the sporting director, would decide on the matter, and added that the club's focus was on keeping Said El Mala. Souque stated that the transfer would not be considered. The deal did not proceed and instead, Said El Mala signed a new contract valid until 2030 and began the 2025–2026 season with 1. FC Köln.
According to 'Sport Bild', Brighton & Hove Albion submitted an offer of 25 to 30 million euros plus bonuses for Said El Mala to 1. FC Köln last week. The same source states that 1. FC Köln rejected the offer, considering it too low and the timing inconvenient because it was shortly before the end of the winter transfer window. Brighton & Hove Albion is expected to make a new bid soon. Said El Mala is being offered a five-year contract with a base salary of 15 million euros per season; the total package from Brighton amounts to approximately 105 million euros, including transfer fee and salary. Brighton & Hove Albion had previously failed with a 15 million euro transfer offer for Said El Mala last summer. The player is reportedly open to a move to the club coached by Fabian Hürzeler and has communicated this to 1. FC Köln.
According to 'Sport Bild', Brighton & Hove Albion submitted an offer of 25 to 30 million euros plus bonuses for Said El Mala to 1. FC Köln last week. The same source states that 1. FC Köln rejected the offer, considering it too low and the timing inconvenient because it was shortly before the end of the winter transfer window. Brighton & Hove Albion is expected to make a new bid soon. Said El Mala is being offered a five-year contract with a base salary of 15 million euros per season; the total package from Brighton amounts to approximately 105 million euros, including transfer fee and salary. Brighton & Hove Albion had previously failed with a 15 million euro transfer offer for Said El Mala last summer. The player is reportedly open to a move to the club coached by Fabian Hürzeler and has communicated this to 1. FC Köln.
Köln turned down an offer from Brighton & Hove Albion for Said El Mala before the season. According to BILD, a written offer of 10 million from Brighton for El Mala was turned down by FC. Brighton owner Anthony Bloom personally called Lionell Souque, an FC supervisory board member, to try to facilitate the transfer. Bloom signaled to Souque that they were also willing to pay much more for the player. BILD also reported that Bloom made a verbal offer of 20 million at the time. Thomas Kessler, FC's sporting director, recommended to the committee responsible for top transfers that the offer be rejected. Köln then extended El Mala's contract until 2030.
Köln turned down an offer from Brighton & Hove Albion for Said El Mala before the season. According to BILD, a written offer of 10 million from Brighton for El Mala was turned down by FC. Brighton owner Anthony Bloom personally called Lionell Souque, an FC supervisory board member, to try to facilitate the transfer. Bloom signaled to Souque that they were also willing to pay much more for the player. BILD also reported that Bloom made a verbal offer of 20 million at the time. Thomas Kessler, FC's sporting director, recommended to the committee responsible for top transfers that the offer be rejected. Köln then extended El Mala's contract until 2030.
According to reports in Germany, FC Köln winger Said El Mala remains a high priority for the Seagulls and could be sold for the right price in January.
According to reports in Germany, FC Köln winger Said El Mala remains a high priority for the Seagulls and could be sold for the right price in January.
According to Bild, Brighton is also following Said El Mala, who is estimated at around 20 million euros. Bild also reports that Said El Mala is not expected to leave Cologne this winter, but a departure next summer appears to be set.
According to Bild, Brighton is also following Said El Mala, who is estimated at around 20 million euros. Bild also reports that Said El Mala is not expected to leave Cologne this winter, but a departure next summer appears to be set.
Brighton & Hove Albion made an offer for Said El Mala in the low double-digit million range. 1. FC Köln rejected the offer, hoping that El Mala could generate a much higher sum in the coming years.
Brighton & Hove Albion made an offer for Said El Mala in the low double-digit million range. 1. FC Köln rejected the offer, hoping that El Mala could generate a much higher sum in the coming years.
According to Bild, Brighton & Hove Albion made an 'immoral offer in the double-digit million range' to 1. FC Köln for Said el Mala in a failed summer transfer attempt. The report speculates that larger clubs may soon try to buy the player for a high fee if his performance continues.
According to Bild, Brighton & Hove Albion made an 'immoral offer in the double-digit million range' to 1. FC Köln for Said el Mala in a failed summer transfer attempt. The report speculates that larger clubs may soon try to buy the player for a high fee if his performance continues.
In July, after the 19-year-old German winger returned from a loan at Viktoria Köln to 1. FC Köln, a significant offer from Brighton & Hove Albion arrived at Geißbockheim. Despite the interest, 1. FC Köln's Sport-Boss Thomas Kessler stated that selling El Mala was never considered. Instead, 1. FC Köln extended his contract until 2030 with a salary increase, rejecting further attempts from Brighton & Hove Albion as they plan to develop him carefully. According to Transfermarkt, the player's market value is currently €3.00m.
In July, after the 19-year-old German winger returned from a loan at Viktoria Köln to 1. FC Köln, a significant offer from Brighton & Hove Albion arrived at Geißbockheim. Despite the interest, 1. FC Köln's Sport-Boss Thomas Kessler stated that selling El Mala was never considered. Instead, 1. FC Köln extended his contract until 2030 with a salary increase, rejecting further attempts from Brighton & Hove Albion as they plan to develop him carefully. According to Transfermarkt, the player's market value is currently €3.00m.
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