Bayern chief on Said El Mala: "Don’t want to say too much, but…" | OneFootball

Said El Mala is considered a transfer candidate at FC Bayern. Now, FCB sports director Christoph Freund speaks about the youngster.

The list of interested parties is getting longer – and now a Bayern official is also talking about the Cologne super talent. Christoph Freund, sports director of FC Bayern, has commented on shooting star Said El Mala on Sky.

“I don't want to say too much about other players, but he is really doing well, has great speed, and is developing splendidly,” Freund explained. Particularly noteworthy: The 19-year-old has now been nominated for the German national team and is considered one of the country's greatest offensive talents.

Freund added: “I think he can already contribute something to the German national team. Julian will have thought this through well.” With this, the Austrian referred to national coach Julian Nagelsmann, who recently called El Mala into the DFB squad for the first time.

That Bayern Munich shows great interest in signing the Cologne youngster has long been considered an open secret among insiders. El Mala, with his explosive style of play and outstanding dribbling skills, perfectly fits the profile Bayern is looking for.

FC Bayern has Said El Mala on their radar

Already in the summer, the record champion had intensely observed the exceptional talent, but a transfer did not materialize at that time. This could change next year – provided FC Bayern is willing to dig deep into their pockets. According to BILD, 1. FC Köln is only willing to negotiate from a transfer fee between 50 and 60 million euros.

The competition is not sleeping either: Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Borussia Dortmund also have El Mala on their radar according to consistent media reports. However, Bayern could have a decisive advantage in the race for the winger – a concept that already worked with Franck Ribéry.

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Back then, the Munich team brought the brother of the French superstar into the youth team to create a family-friendly atmosphere. El Mala is also known to be very close to his older brother Malek, who plays for 1. FC Köln II. A similar approach could again become a factor this time.

No matter how the transfer duel ends – one thing seems clear: Said El Mala is on his way to becoming the next big name in German football. And in Munich, they are closely following his development.

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