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Said El Mala Transfer from FC Köln to RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig started a final transfer push for Said El Mala and submitted an offer significantly higher than Borussia Dortmund's. 1. FC Köln rejected all offers for Said El Mala. The club decided that a sale shortly before the transfer deadline was too late and that they did not want to negotiate further. According to Bild, 1. FC Köln also wanted to avoid a prolonged negotiation like with Borussia Dortmund. Said El Mala then extended his contract with 1. FC Köln until 2031, without a release clause.
RB Leipzig started a final transfer push for Said El Mala and submitted an offer significantly higher than Borussia Dortmund's. 1. FC Köln rejected all offers for Said El Mala. The club decided that a sale shortly before the transfer deadline was too late and that they did not want to negotiate further. According to Bild, 1. FC Köln also wanted to avoid a prolonged negotiation like with Borussia Dortmund. Said El Mala then extended his contract with 1. FC Köln until 2031, without a release clause.
RB Leipzig was prepared to pay more for Said El Mala than Borussia Dortmund. The offer to 1. FC Köln was 60 million euros plus ten million in bonuses. However, Said El Mala will not be transferring to RB Leipzig. A video published by 1. FC Köln shows Said El Mala announcing that he will stay at the club. He has extended his contract by one year until 2031 and has changed his shirt number from 13 to 10.
RB Leipzig was prepared to pay more for Said El Mala than Borussia Dortmund. The offer to 1. FC Köln was 60 million euros plus ten million in bonuses. However, Said El Mala will not be transferring to RB Leipzig. A video published by 1. FC Köln shows Said El Mala announcing that he will stay at the club. He has extended his contract by one year until 2031 and has changed his shirt number from 13 to 10.
RB Leipzig wants Said El Mala as a replacement for Yan Diomande, with all parties under pressure to make a quick decision. According to BILD information, Said El Mala is not on the flight from Cologne to Leipzig today.
RB Leipzig wants Said El Mala as a replacement for Yan Diomande, with all parties under pressure to make a quick decision. According to BILD information, Said El Mala is not on the flight from Cologne to Leipzig today.
According to 'Sport Bild', RB sporting coordinator Daniel Baier has been in contact with the El Mala family for over a year. Said El Mala reportedly traveled to Leipzig in the winter to familiarize himself with the club. RB Leipzig has prepared a transfer package worth 50 million euros plus ten million in bonuses, and this package is said to meet Cologne's expectations. Said El Mala could become RB Leipzig's new record signing. Jürgen Klopp has spoken with Said El Mala. There were reports at one point that Klopp recommended a move to Borussia Dortmund, but the national coach denies this.
According to 'Sport Bild', RB sporting coordinator Daniel Baier has been in contact with the El Mala family for over a year. Said El Mala reportedly traveled to Leipzig in the winter to familiarize himself with the club. RB Leipzig has prepared a transfer package worth 50 million euros plus ten million in bonuses, and this package is said to meet Cologne's expectations. Said El Mala could become RB Leipzig's new record signing. Jürgen Klopp has spoken with Said El Mala. There were reports at one point that Klopp recommended a move to Borussia Dortmund, but the national coach denies this.
Said El Mala is considered a replacement for Yan Diomande. According to BILD information, RB Leipzig has made contact with 1. FC Köln and indicated their intention to sign the winger. 1. FC Köln wants a fixed transfer fee of at least 50 million euros, plus achievable bonus payments. The deal could fail if Köln demands more than they did from BVB. Said's brother Malek, who is also under contract at 1. FC Köln, is also a significant topic. Both would probably only be available as a package, as the family is hoping for a professional contract for Malek as well. RB Leipzig could initially loan out Malek.
Said El Mala is considered a replacement for Yan Diomande. According to BILD information, RB Leipzig has made contact with 1. FC Köln and indicated their intention to sign the winger. 1. FC Köln wants a fixed transfer fee of at least 50 million euros, plus achievable bonus payments. The deal could fail if Köln demands more than they did from BVB. Said's brother Malek, who is also under contract at 1. FC Köln, is also a significant topic. Both would probably only be available as a package, as the family is hoping for a professional contract for Malek as well. RB Leipzig could initially loan out Malek.
Said El Mala is the subject of transfer talks between 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig. According to 'Bild', both clubs are aiming for a very quick completion of the transfer. Leipzig is reportedly ready to pay more than Borussia Dortmund was willing to offer. A base transfer fee of 50 million euros is under discussion, with an additional five million euros in easily attainable bonuses and a further five million euros for 'exceptional successes.' The time pressure is due to season planning for both clubs, and RB Leipzig's new coach Martín Demichelis is pushing for rapid reinforcements. According to 'Sport1', the previously set internal transfer fee cap of 50 million euros at RB Leipzig is reportedly being lifted for Said El Mala. 1. FC Köln will also benefit from a resale participation clause.
Said El Mala is the subject of transfer talks between 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig. According to 'Bild', both clubs are aiming for a very quick completion of the transfer. Leipzig is reportedly ready to pay more than Borussia Dortmund was willing to offer. A base transfer fee of 50 million euros is under discussion, with an additional five million euros in easily attainable bonuses and a further five million euros for 'exceptional successes.' The time pressure is due to season planning for both clubs, and RB Leipzig's new coach Martín Demichelis is pushing for rapid reinforcements. According to 'Sport1', the previously set internal transfer fee cap of 50 million euros at RB Leipzig is reportedly being lifted for Said El Mala. 1. FC Köln will also benefit from a resale participation clause.
RB Leipzig is reportedly interested in Said El Mala. According to 'Bild' and 'Sport Bild', the club is prepared to offer a base transfer fee of 50 million euros, with an additional five million euros in easily achievable bonuses and five million euros for 'extraordinary successes'. A resale participation is also being discussed. Before making an offer, RB Leipzig needs to obtain approval from its supervisory board, and it will be clarified this week whether the offer will be made. According to 'Bild', Said El Mala is open to a move to Leipzig and has already discussed the possible transfer in the 1. FC Köln dressing room.
RB Leipzig is reportedly interested in Said El Mala. According to 'Bild' and 'Sport Bild', the club is prepared to offer a base transfer fee of 50 million euros, with an additional five million euros in easily achievable bonuses and five million euros for 'extraordinary successes'. A resale participation is also being discussed. Before making an offer, RB Leipzig needs to obtain approval from its supervisory board, and it will be clarified this week whether the offer will be made. According to 'Bild', Said El Mala is open to a move to Leipzig and has already discussed the possible transfer in the 1. FC Köln dressing room.
According to Geissblog, RB Leipzig has reportedly been interested in Said El Mala for several weeks and is considering whether to make an offer for the 1. FC Köln winger. The possibility of an offer is linked to RB Leipzig's recent sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for at least 125 million euros, which provides the club with new funds.
According to Geissblog, RB Leipzig has reportedly been interested in Said El Mala for several weeks and is considering whether to make an offer for the 1. FC Köln winger. The possibility of an offer is linked to RB Leipzig's recent sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for at least 125 million euros, which provides the club with new funds.
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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