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Said El Mala Transfer from FC Köln to RB Leipzig
Said El Mala is a factor in Leipzig's considerations. However, the 50 million euros requested by 1. FC Köln is too much for the Saxons.
Said El Mala is a factor in Leipzig's considerations. However, the 50 million euros requested by 1. FC Köln is too much for the Saxons.
Said El Mala is open to a move to a bigger club, and the offensive player's departure is still under discussion. Numerous clubs have shown interest, with RB Leipzig being one of them most recently. The head coach mentioned that there had been some interest in the summer, but currently Said El Mala is training with 1. FC Köln and will, under the current circumstances, continue to do so for the next weeks. Discussions will be held if a new situation arises.
Said El Mala is open to a move to a bigger club, and the offensive player's departure is still under discussion. Numerous clubs have shown interest, with RB Leipzig being one of them most recently. The head coach mentioned that there had been some interest in the summer, but currently Said El Mala is training with 1. FC Köln and will, under the current circumstances, continue to do so for the next weeks. Discussions will be held if a new situation arises.
Said El Mala has received offers, but none have resulted in a transfer. RB Leipzig is one of the clubs that has recently shown interest in Said El Mala. El Mala could still leave during the current transfer window if a suitor meets the 50 million euro demand from Köln and reaches an agreement with the player. Sport director Thomas Kessler stated that he is convinced El Mala will play for Köln this season, as no transfer has been completed yet.
Said El Mala has received offers, but none have resulted in a transfer. RB Leipzig is one of the clubs that has recently shown interest in Said El Mala. El Mala could still leave during the current transfer window if a suitor meets the 50 million euro demand from Köln and reaches an agreement with the player. Sport director Thomas Kessler stated that he is convinced El Mala will play for Köln this season, as no transfer has been completed yet.
According to 'Express', RB Leipzig is very interested in Said El Mala. The Kölner Zeitung reports that Jürgen Klopp, who is described as an 'El-Mala-Fan', may be behind the potential efforts for this transfer. It is also reported that he had already started relevant considerations weeks ago.
According to 'Express', RB Leipzig is very interested in Said El Mala. The Kölner Zeitung reports that Jürgen Klopp, who is described as an 'El-Mala-Fan', may be behind the potential efforts for this transfer. It is also reported that he had already started relevant considerations weeks ago.
RB Leipzig is reportedly one of several Bundesliga clubs, alongside Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, VfB Stuttgart, and Bayern München, interested in a low-priced transfer for 1. FC Köln's 19-year-old German winger, Said El Mala. According to the 'Express', none of the interested parties are willing to pay much more than 40 million euros, while Köln is hoping for a fee exceeding 50 million euros. Brighton & Hove Albion has already withdrawn from discussions due to the high valuation. The 'Express' also notes a potential conflict, as El Mala's family reportedly prefers he stays in Germany, whereas Köln is seeking the highest possible fee, which is more likely to come from the Premier League. El Mala has 7 caps for Germany U21, is under contract until June 2030, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €35.00m. He joined Köln from Viktoria Köln in July 2024 for a reported €300,000. A significant €45 million offer from Chelsea was reported in March 2026.
RB Leipzig is reportedly one of several Bundesliga clubs, alongside Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, VfB Stuttgart, and Bayern München, interested in a low-priced transfer for 1. FC Köln's 19-year-old German winger, Said El Mala. According to the 'Express', none of the interested parties are willing to pay much more than 40 million euros, while Köln is hoping for a fee exceeding 50 million euros. Brighton & Hove Albion has already withdrawn from discussions due to the high valuation. The 'Express' also notes a potential conflict, as El Mala's family reportedly prefers he stays in Germany, whereas Köln is seeking the highest possible fee, which is more likely to come from the Premier League. El Mala has 7 caps for Germany U21, is under contract until June 2030, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €35.00m. He joined Köln from Viktoria Köln in July 2024 for a reported €300,000. A significant €45 million offer from Chelsea was reported in March 2026.
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