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Cologne's jewel Said El Mala: transfer rumors? Consultant explains it!
Said El Mala, 19, is staying at 1. FC Köln despite interest from top clubs such as Bayern and Dortmund. Focus on athletic development.
Cologne's jewel Said El Mala: transfer rumors? Consultant explains it!
In the heart of Cologne, 19-year-old Said El Mala, offensive player of the 1. FC Cologne, for a stir. After an impressive season in which he already contributed two goals and an assist, he is a man in demand. Top clubs such as FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are showing interest. But despite the rumors, El Mala is staying in his hometown for the time being, as his advisor assures.
“A change is not up for debate,” the consultant emphasizes clearly. He points out that Said is tied to FC for the long term - the contract runs until 2030. Behind these speculations are not only the sporting achievements of the young talent, but also challenges from the media landscape and various consultants who always keep an eye on such talents.
Focus on development in Cologne
The consultant also emphasizes that the collaboration with the coaching team works excellently. El Mala is determined to play his part in the success of 1. FC Köln. “He has no reason to leave the club,” said the agent. The goal is clear: the focus is on the sporting development of the club, while possible transfers in the future are still open.
Said El Mala has made a name for himself since his time in the youth academies of Borussia Mönchengladbach, TSV Meerbusch and Viktoria Köln. On February 19, 2024, he made his professional debut for Viktoria Köln's first team and only a little later moved to 1. FC Köln, but remained with Viktoria as part of a loan deal for the 2024–25 season. With 32 games and 13 goals, he was crowned Newcomer of the Year in the 3rd division. This background makes him a promising player whose footballing skills could become even more important in the coming years.
International ambitions
Adding to his success, El Mala was recently called up for the Germany U19 national team at the 2025 UEFA European U19 Championship. This not only speaks for his sporting achievements, but also shows that the young player has aroused the interest of the DFB. His past successes and his Lebanese roots, given to him by his father, enrich his versatility on the pitch.
His brother, Malek El Mala, is also in the football business, which gives the family an additional incentive to enter the industry. In the meantime, eyes are on Cologne as Said El Mala has the potential to not only become a key player for his current club, but also be significant for the German football scene as a whole.