This could be an advantage for FC Bayern in the poker game for Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. The DFB has probably intervened in the youngster’s future plans
Good news for FC Bayern: In their bid to sign shooting star Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln, the Munich club could apparently receive backing from a decisive direction. According to information from BILD, the German Football Association is said to have clearly positioned itself in the El Mala case – and thus indirectly reshuffled the cards in the transfer poker
According to the report, the 19-year-old attacking player has received the signal from the DFB that they would like to see his sporting development continue in the Bundesliga and do not currently consider a move to another European country to be ideal. This is a relevant nuance for FC Bayern, as Munich are the only German club that would be able to cope with the financial dimensions of a possible El Mala transfer. Other interested parties from the Bundesliga, including Borussia Dortmund, would have little chance
Despite the growing interest, however, there are currently few signs of a swift transfer. The player’s side is apparently not planning a transfer next summer. Although El Mala’s management is in contact with several clubs, concrete steps will only be taken if 1. FC Köln itself were to force a sale in order to realize a possible mega transfer fee
Will Said El Mala stay in Cologne for longer?
According to BILD, it is even considered realistic that El Mala will continue to play in the cathedral city in the 2026/2027 season if Cologne manage to stay in the league, a scenario that would suit both the player and the DFB
El Mala’s advisor Martin Camona recently made it clear where the focus currently lies: „Said feels totally comfortable in Cologne. At the moment, it’s all about ending the negative trend of the past few weeks immediately in the new year and stabilizing himself with the team. A change is not an issue for Said at the moment,“ he told Sport BILD
Irrespective of this, the market for the talent continues to grow, with international heavyweights such as Paris Saint-Germain and several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on the attacking player’s development alongside FC Bayern
Transfer fees of at least 30 to 40 million euros are being discussed – with a clear upward trend should El Mala confirm his strong development.