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Said El Mala Transfer from FC Köln to FC Bayern München
Christian Falk stated that Bayern Munich are involved in discussions for Said El Mala, considering him a relatively inexpensive solution for a position they are looking to fill. Falk also said that the reigning Bundesliga champions currently have an agreement with FC Köln that gives them the right of first refusal. This allows them to discuss internally whether to take a definite step if an offer comes from another club. Falk stated he is sure Said El Mala will be transferred this summer because he is currently too good a player to be on the bench at FC Köln.
Christian Falk stated that Bayern Munich are involved in discussions for Said El Mala, considering him a relatively inexpensive solution for a position they are looking to fill. Falk also said that the reigning Bundesliga champions currently have an agreement with FC Köln that gives them the right of first refusal. This allows them to discuss internally whether to take a definite step if an offer comes from another club. Falk stated he is sure Said El Mala will be transferred this summer because he is currently too good a player to be on the bench at FC Köln.
Said El Mala is reported to be in discussion at Bayern Munich. In response to rumors that Bayern Munich had already inquired about El Mala's transfer fee, Max Eberl stated this was nonsense. Eberl also mentioned that he knows El Mala relatively well because the player comes from the Gladbach youth system and that he had to check whether he was responsible for letting him go. Eberl said he was not involved with decisions in the U13 and U14 at Gladbach.
Said El Mala is reported to be in discussion at Bayern Munich. In response to rumors that Bayern Munich had already inquired about El Mala's transfer fee, Max Eberl stated this was nonsense. Eberl also mentioned that he knows El Mala relatively well because the player comes from the Gladbach youth system and that he had to check whether he was responsible for letting him go. Eberl said he was not involved with decisions in the U13 and U14 at Gladbach.
BILD reports that Said El Mala has attracted the attention of Bayern Munich with his performances and is on the club's transfer shortlist. Bayern-Sportvorstand Max Eberl described Said El Mala as an interesting player and praised him as being a great guy and enjoyable to watch. Max Eberl stated that Said El Mala is under contract with 1. FC Köln and indicated the need to ask colleagues at Köln about him. El Mala recently extended his contract with 1. FC Köln until 2030, and the contract does not include a release clause. The current market value of Said El Mala is reported as 40 million euros according to transfermarkt.de.
BILD reports that Said El Mala has attracted the attention of Bayern Munich with his performances and is on the club's transfer shortlist. Bayern-Sportvorstand Max Eberl described Said El Mala as an interesting player and praised him as being a great guy and enjoyable to watch. Max Eberl stated that Said El Mala is under contract with 1. FC Köln and indicated the need to ask colleagues at Köln about him. El Mala recently extended his contract with 1. FC Köln until 2030, and the contract does not include a release clause. The current market value of Said El Mala is reported as 40 million euros according to transfermarkt.de.
Said El Mala and Yan Diomande are mentioned as possible replacements for Serge Gnabry at Bayern Munich. It is not yet clear if Gnabry will extend his contract. Should Gnabry not extend his contract, Bayern considers El Mala or Diomande a suitable successor.
Said El Mala and Yan Diomande are mentioned as possible replacements for Serge Gnabry at Bayern Munich. It is not yet clear if Gnabry will extend his contract. Should Gnabry not extend his contract, Bayern considers El Mala or Diomande a suitable successor.
According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports, Saïd El Mala continues to be a high priority for Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich are considering several options to sign a new top talent for Vincent Kompany, preferably for the left wing. The plan is to sign a top talent for the wing, and Saïd El Mala is named as a candidate.
According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports, Saïd El Mala continues to be a high priority for Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich are considering several options to sign a new top talent for Vincent Kompany, preferably for the left wing. The plan is to sign a top talent for the wing, and Saïd El Mala is named as a candidate.
A report has indicated that Saïd El Mala's 60 million euro price tag makes Bayern Munich the only viable destination for him in the Bundesliga.
A report has indicated that Saïd El Mala's 60 million euro price tag makes Bayern Munich the only viable destination for him in the Bundesliga.
Top clubs from Bayern to Barcelona are positioning themselves for Said El Mala in the upcoming summer, and there is public expectation of a transfer for a very large sum. Internally, everyone at 1. FC Köln is aware that the club will find it difficult to refuse an offer beyond 60 million euros for Said El Mala. Thomas Kessler stated that if a club makes an approach and 1. FC Köln has to think about whether it is worth taking the money and reinvesting it to make the squad stronger, then they will eventually think about it.
Top clubs from Bayern to Barcelona are positioning themselves for Said El Mala in the upcoming summer, and there is public expectation of a transfer for a very large sum. Internally, everyone at 1. FC Köln is aware that the club will find it difficult to refuse an offer beyond 60 million euros for Said El Mala. Thomas Kessler stated that if a club makes an approach and 1. FC Köln has to think about whether it is worth taking the money and reinvesting it to make the squad stronger, then they will eventually think about it.
FC Bayern is determined to prevent El Mala from moving abroad and to instead sign the player themselves. It is expected that the club will do everything possible to sign El Mala in the summer.
FC Bayern is determined to prevent El Mala from moving abroad and to instead sign the player themselves. It is expected that the club will do everything possible to sign El Mala in the summer.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Said El Mala is still highly rated on Bayern Munich's shortlist. A transfer is considered especially difficult because his contract with Köln, which is valid until 2030, does not contain a release clause.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Said El Mala is still highly rated on Bayern Munich's shortlist. A transfer is considered especially difficult because his contract with Köln, which is valid until 2030, does not contain a release clause.
Christoph Freund, the sporting director of Bayern Munich, told 'Sky' that Said El Mala makes a really good impression, has high pace, and is developing excellently. 'Sky' reports that Bayern have great interest in a transfer for El Mala in the coming summer. It is stated that the player is unlikely to remain at 1. FC Köln beyond the summer. A transfer fee of approximately 60 million euros is mentioned, with the potential for that amount to increase.
Christoph Freund, the sporting director of Bayern Munich, told 'Sky' that Said El Mala makes a really good impression, has high pace, and is developing excellently. 'Sky' reports that Bayern have great interest in a transfer for El Mala in the coming summer. It is stated that the player is unlikely to remain at 1. FC Köln beyond the summer. A transfer fee of approximately 60 million euros is mentioned, with the potential for that amount to increase.
FC Bayern is interested in Said El Mala. 1. FC Köln hopes for a record transfer fee of more than 50 million euros, although the club would prefer to retain the player beyond the upcoming summer.
FC Bayern is interested in Said El Mala. 1. FC Köln hopes for a record transfer fee of more than 50 million euros, although the club would prefer to retain the player beyond the upcoming summer.
The 19-year-old winger Said El Mala has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich. According to Transfermarkt, he is valued at 18 million euros.
The 19-year-old winger Said El Mala has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich. According to Transfermarkt, he is valued at 18 million euros.
Reports indicate that FC Bayern is among the clubs interested in Said El Mala. His contract in Cologne was extended until 2030 in the summer. A potential transfer fee of up to 60 million euros is being discussed for a move next summer.
Reports indicate that FC Bayern is among the clubs interested in Said El Mala. His contract in Cologne was extended until 2030 in the summer. A potential transfer fee of up to 60 million euros is being discussed for a move next summer.
Vincent Kompany, the coach for Bayern Munich, praised Said El Mala prior to a match, and highlighted the player's acceleration and dribbling skills. Said El Mala has been on the club's radar for a long time. A winter transfer is not an option for 1. FC Köln or for the player, according to information from BILD. 1. FC Köln would not be willing to discuss a transfer until next summer at the earliest.
Vincent Kompany, the coach for Bayern Munich, praised Said El Mala prior to a match, and highlighted the player's acceleration and dribbling skills. Said El Mala has been on the club's radar for a long time. A winter transfer is not an option for 1. FC Köln or for the player, according to information from BILD. 1. FC Köln would not be willing to discuss a transfer until next summer at the earliest.
Sport1 reports that Bayern Munich's interest in Said El Mala has been confirmed and that the club has inquired in Cologne about a matching right. Bayern Munich wants to be notified by 1. FC Köln if an offer is received for El Mala, so they have the option to match it or to make a bid.
Sport1 reports that Bayern Munich's interest in Said El Mala has been confirmed and that the club has inquired in Cologne about a matching right. Bayern Munich wants to be notified by 1. FC Köln if an offer is received for El Mala, so they have the option to match it or to make a bid.
Bayern Munich was previously considered a contender for 19-year-old attacking player Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. According to Bild, a transfer in the winter window is almost excluded. There is speculation about a possible transfer fee of 30 to 40 million euros. El Mala is contractually bound to 1. FC Köln until 2030 and the contract has no release clause.
Bayern Munich was previously considered a contender for 19-year-old attacking player Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. According to Bild, a transfer in the winter window is almost excluded. There is speculation about a possible transfer fee of 30 to 40 million euros. El Mala is contractually bound to 1. FC Köln until 2030 and the contract has no release clause.
Due to his rapid development, 1. FC Köln's Said El Mala has attracted interest from BVB in addition to Bayern.
Due to his rapid development, 1. FC Köln's Said El Mala has attracted interest from BVB in addition to Bayern.
The agent of Said El Mala commented on rumors of talks with FC Bayern Munich, stating to the 'Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger' that current reports about the agent's side meeting with Dortmund, Bayern, or clubs from England are not correct.
The agent of Said El Mala commented on rumors of talks with FC Bayern Munich, stating to the 'Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger' that current reports about the agent's side meeting with Dortmund, Bayern, or clubs from England are not correct.
According to 'Sky', Bayern Munich are reaching out to Said El Mala. The Munich team is very interested and has informed both the player's side and 1. FC Köln of their intentions. El Mala is at the top of the list for the record champions for the upcoming transfer windows. According to 'Express', the decision from the responsible parties at 1. FC Köln is that El Mala should not be sold under any circumstances in the winter, with the regional newspaper adding that the club would even reject an offer of 40 million euros. 'Sky' reports that in the summer, it would take at least 35 million euros to persuade Köln to sell.
According to 'Sky', Bayern Munich are reaching out to Said El Mala. The Munich team is very interested and has informed both the player's side and 1. FC Köln of their intentions. El Mala is at the top of the list for the record champions for the upcoming transfer windows. According to 'Express', the decision from the responsible parties at 1. FC Köln is that El Mala should not be sold under any circumstances in the winter, with the regional newspaper adding that the club would even reject an offer of 40 million euros. 'Sky' reports that in the summer, it would take at least 35 million euros to persuade Köln to sell.
Florian Plettenberg reports that Bayern Munich are closely monitoring German 19-year-old 1. FC Köln winger Saïd El Mala and have placed him on their extended shortlist for upcoming transfer windows. The German champions have already informed Köln of their interest, but other top European clubs are also reportedly interested in the player. Köln is in a comfortable negotiating position as El Mala's contract runs until June 30, 2030, and does not contain a release clause. Unofficial reports suggest that a transfer would cost around €35 million, with the possibility of that amount increasing by January. The player, whose market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.00m, has also been linked with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Florian Plettenberg reports that Bayern Munich are closely monitoring German 19-year-old 1. FC Köln winger Saïd El Mala and have placed him on their extended shortlist for upcoming transfer windows. The German champions have already informed Köln of their interest, but other top European clubs are also reportedly interested in the player. Köln is in a comfortable negotiating position as El Mala's contract runs until June 30, 2030, and does not contain a release clause. Unofficial reports suggest that a transfer would cost around €35 million, with the possibility of that amount increasing by January. The player, whose market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.00m, has also been linked with Brighton & Hove Albion.
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