1. FC Köln has publicly addressed Said El Mala's failed transfer to Borussia Dortmund for the first time. Sporting director Thomas Kessler speaks plainly: ... Show more
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El Mala: Cologne reacts to BVB: 1. FC Köln speaks out for the first time about the failed transfer of Said El Mala (19) to Borussia Dortmund ...
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After the El Mala transfer fell through: Cologne's Kessler responds to statements from Dortmund
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Opinion“Not his absolute dream”: Kessler responds to BVB boss – here’s how El Mala reacted
geissblog.koeln/2026/08/nicht-sein-absoluter-traum-kessler-antwortet-bvb-boss-so-reagierte-el-mala/
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El Mala sale: Cologne reopens its doors: Said El Mala's future was a hot topic this summer. Despite his contract extension with 1. FC Köln ...
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OpinionKessler: "Then we might have acted differently with El Mala": 1. FC Köln has secured Said El Mala for at least another year. The fact that the 19-year-old stayed ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/08/kessler-dann-haetten-wir-bei-el-mala-vielleicht-anders-gehandelt/
New offer for El Mala: FC rejects Borussia Dortmund: "1. FC Köln has rejected Borussia Dortmund's new offer of €48 million plus bonuses for Said El Mala ...
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OpinionFirst Training Session After BVB Drama: FC Fans Celebrate El Mala: More than 500 fans flocked to 1. FC Köln’s training session on Saturday afternoon. And ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/08/erstes-training-nach-bvb-poker-fc-fans-feiern-el-mala/
Key FactsDortmund exits El Mala transfer race
Aug 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- Borussia Dortmund withdrew from its pursuit of Said El Mala on Friday, August 14, 2026.
- Dortmund’s offer rose from an initial €28 million to €46 million plus bonuses, while Köln demanded €50 million.
- Following the withdrawal, 1. FC Köln can now plan with the 19-year-old and shape its squad around him.
- According to the commentary, the club maintained close contact with El Mala and his family for 12 months and improved the contracts and salaries of Said and Malek in summer 2025.
El Mala cancels two clubs: The transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala is keeping the Bundesliga on its toes even before its start ...
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Transfer fee agreed: Cologne settles on El Mala's replacement: 1. FC Köln is preparing for the departure of key player Said El Mala. The club's ...
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OpinionKessler update on the El Mala saga: "The pricing is flexible": BVB continues to bid, but Said El Mala will be on the pitch for 1. FC Köln against Real Sociedad ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/08/kessler-update-zum-el-mala-poker-die-preisgestaltung-ist-flexibel/
1. FC Cologne: After the bosses' summit in Kitzbühel: Cologne speaks frankly on the Said El Mala transfer saga! | Sport
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Key FactsTensions Flare Over Said El Mala Transfer Talks
Jul 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sport.sky.de
- Borussia Dortmund proposed just over €30 million including achievable bonuses for Said El Mala, which 1. FC Köln rejected as insufficient.
- Cologne insists on a €50 million transfer fee and refuses to consider further offers from Dortmund.
- Dortmund views its offer as fair market value, but Cologne criticizes the highly ambitious bonus conditions attached.
- El Mala prefers to stay in the Bundesliga, with RB Leipzig also interested but unable to meet Cologne’s price.
He is not a player of Borussia Dortmund.— Sport Director Ole Book of Borussia Dortmund, in a Sky Sport interview ahead of Dortmund's friendly against Fortuna Düsseldorf
El Mala cancels Brentford - | Cologne's Kessler had accepted record offer: The record transfer of Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln to FC Brentford has apparently ...
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Is El Mala Transferring?: Thomas Kessler Comments on Offer from England: 1. FC Köln had secured an offer from the Premier League for Said El Mala, as requested ...
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Key FactsEl Mala Transfer Stalled by Family and Fee Demands
Jun 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- Selling Said El Mala faces challenges due to conflicting interests among the club, player, and his family.
- Brighton & Hove Albion withdrew from negotiations after failing to meet the demanded transfer fee.
- The family insists that El Mala’s brother Malek be included in the transfer, complicating discussions.
- The club’s firm stance on the transfer price leaves a potential continuation at Köln for the next season.
Brentfordfc ’s proposed signing of Said El Mala is not currently progressing in part due to complications around a family request to also sign his brother Malek. There is no final agreement with #FCKoln nor the player at the moment.— Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall), reporting on Brentford's transfer bid and family involvement
1. FC Köln: Transfer bombshell: The consequences for Cologne of Said El Mala's Brentford rejection | Sport
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OpinionKessler pushes, Stobbe hesitates: El Mala transfer decision looms: The bidding war for Said El Mala is heating up: 1. FC Köln plans to decide on the ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/06/kessler-draengt-stobbe-zoegert-el-mala-transfer-vor-der-entscheidung/
Cologne confirms mega offer for Said El Mala: Brentford FC has made a lucrative offer for Said El Mala. Cologne sporting director Thomas Kessler confirms that an ...
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1. FC Köln: Transfer dispute in court: Former boss Keller reveals juicy El Mala clause! | Sport
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OpinionNo training and "no offer": Kessler explains the situation with El Mala: Said El Mala did not participate in 1. FC Köln's team training on Thursday either ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/04/kein-training-und-kein-angebot-kessler-erklaert-stand-bei-el-mala/
1. FC Köln: Wonderboy unstoppable: Said El Mala now Cologne's most valuable player of all time | Sport
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1. FC Köln: Instead of a multi-million euro transfer: Stefan Effenberg advises Said El Mala to stay in Cologne! | Sport
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OpinionThe league's only striker: Cologne's “best” has a unique selling point: Lukas Kwasniok has named Jakub Kaminski as “our best player.” Compared to other ...
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"Sky": Cologne jewel El Mala already in the sights of Bayern & BVB - | FC sporting director Kessler provides information
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