New development regarding El Mala:
According to the latest reports, Borussia Dortmund (BVB) is apparently not giving up in its pursuit of Said El Mala ...
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BVB: Plan B for El Mala is ready: BVB wants a quick decision in the negotiations for Said El Mala. Otherwise, Plan B will be implemented.
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BVB, News and Rumors: Jürgen Klopp is apparently involved in the Said El Mala transfer saga.
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BVB: Time is running out for Dortmund in the Cologne El Mala poker game: The poker game for Said El Mala is intensifying financially and in the media ...
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1. FC Köln: Lothar Matthäus is worried about Cologne star Said El Mala | Sport: Now Lothar Matthäus (65) speaks about the transfer saga surrounding Cologne's ...
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Carsten Cramer and Mats Hummels on El Mala, Jürgen Klopp and BVB: Carsten Cramer and Mats Hummels on El Mala, Jürgen Klopp and BVB
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No Agreement: BVB Pulls Out of the Transfer Standoff Over El Mala: Said El Mala is one of Germany's most promising soccer talents. Borussia Dortmund and 1 ...
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Key FactsBorussia Dortmund Ends Pursuit of Said El Mala
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Managing director Lars Ricken confirmed the withdrawal and said Dortmund would not submit another offer.
- According to media reports, Dortmund had already failed with several bids; Cologne was reportedly holding to a demand of €50 million, while a latest reported package exceeding €55 million still did not include the required fixed fee.
- El Mala extended his 1. FC Köln contract in July 2025 until June 30, 2030, without an exit clause.
- In his first Bundesliga season, the 19-year-old winger scored 13 goals and provided five assists, narrowly missing out on Germany’s World Cup squad.
Said El Mala is not a Borussia Dortmund player and will not be this summer either.— Lars Ricken, managing director of Borussia Dortmund, to the Funke Media Group
2:3 in Paderborn: 1. FC Köln loses dress rehearsal despite El Mala's goal: In their final test before the start of the competitive season, 1 ...
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Borussia Dortmund makes a new offer to Cologne for Said El Mala! | Football: Borussia Dortmund makes a new offer for Said El Mala. How will 1. FC Köln react?
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Key FactsGEISSBLOG: 1. FC Köln rejects new Dortmund bid
Aug 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- On Thursday, Cologne’s executives discussed the improved offer and, according to GEISSBLOG, quickly rejected it because the fixed fee was below the club’s expectations.
- According to GEISSBLOG, the offer could have included a realistic €50 million fee through easily attainable bonuses, a further €5 million in bonuses and a resale clause.
- The club reportedly does not want to accept an offer below sums already received, including Brentford’s easily attainable €55 million proposal from early June.
- Because Dortmund only offered an approximate equivalent less than three weeks before the transfer deadline, Cologne reportedly considers the timing too late and is already seeking potential successors such as Mikey Moore, Marcel Regula and Thijs Dallinga.
We’ll start in a couple of weeks and the market is moving. We’re also looking at one or two other new arrivals. Pricing is flexible depending on the request.— Thomas Kessler, FC Köln representative, commenting on Borussia Dortmund’s offer for Said El Mala
OpinionPause in the poker game: No new offer for Said El Mala - | not a single one for Malek yet
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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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BVB goes "all in" - | This is what Dortmund is now offering for El Mala!: Borussia Dortmund is pushing the boundaries for their desired player and has submitted ...
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Matthäus' advice to BVB regarding El Mala: Lothar Matthäus intervenes in the transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala. According to the record-holding German ...
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Transfer saga surrounding El Mala: Will Bayern Munich re-enter the race?: Said El Mala is in demand at Borussia Dortmund, but negotiations with 1 ...
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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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BVB Podcast: Dortmund Showdown for El Mala - | Who will prevail?: Showdown in the multi-million euro poker game for Said El-Mala. Dortmund wants to make the ...
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BVB: New offer plan for Cologne star El Mala | Sport: BVB: What Borussia Dortmund now wants to offer Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln
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Paid articlePaywall El Mala transfer saga: Cologne issues statement: Is Said El Mala's move to Borussia Dortmund nearing completion? 1. FC Köln remains decidedly calm.
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BVB makes an offer, Cologne responds: El Mala saga intensifies: Borussia Dortmund wants to make Said El Mala the new record signing in the club's history ...
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Express transfer: El Mala to BVB as early as Monday?: Said El Mala is the dominant transfer topic at Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln. Now a solution is emerging ...
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A massive deal for Said El Mala? 1. FC Köln is taking its time with BVB: The battle for exceptional soccer talent Said El Mala continues. Borussia Dortmund wants ...
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Key FactsReports: Dortmund and Köln battle over Said El Mala
Aug 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- According to reports, Borussia Dortmund submitted a concrete offer including a fixed fee of more than €30 million and up to €10 million in bonuses.
- Including salary, performance and appearance bonuses, and a signing-on fee, the package could be worth up to €100 million for Dortmund.
- The Express reports that Dortmund does not want to pay the €50 million demanded, while Bild reports that a revised offer could put the fee in the €40 million range.
- Köln says it is under no time pressure and extended El Mala’s contract in July 2025 without a release clause until June 30, 2030, leading sporting director Thomas Kessler to expect him to stay this season.
I am still convinced that he will play for us this season. As of today, there is no reason to think otherwise.— Said by Köln's sport chief, Thomas Kessler
El Mala zum BVB?: „Ist noch längst nicht ausgereift“ | Sport: Kommt Köln-Star Said El-Mala zu Borussia Dortmund? Das u.v.m. bei „Reif ist Live“.
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Key FactsBVB Considers High-Cost Transfer for Said El Mala
Jul 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sport.sky.de
- Borussia Dortmund has detailed knowledge of Said El Mala’s contract terms, including salary and transfer fees.
- The total potential fee, rising to 50 million euros with bonuses, causes caution among Dortmund officials.
- Said El Mala and his advisor fully support a move to Dortmund and remain open to the transfer.
- No immediate breakthrough is expected since the parties have yet to agree on the transfer fee.
El Mala saga: BVB plan causes surprise in Cologne: If the money is right, 1. FC Köln would let go of shooting star Said El Mala after just one Bundesliga season ...
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3rd League: Dortmund II defeats Cologne in a thrilling 5:3 spectacle | Sport: Dortmund II triumphs in a turbulent game against Cologne with 5:3 ...
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