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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Reports: Dortmund and Köln battle over Said El MalaDortmund has reportedly offered over €30 million plus bonuses, while Köln is seeking a €50 million transfer fee.
- 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
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Key FactsBorussia Dortmund Ends Pursuit of Said El Mala
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- 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
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OpinionEl Mala "would have liked" to join BVB: How certain is his stay at FC Köln really?
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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.
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- 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
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Key FactsDortmund exits El Mala transfer race
Aug 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- 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.
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