BVB bombshell over El Mala? This factor could decide all | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund may have fresh reason for hope in the battle over Said El Mala. Support for a move to BVB is reportedly coming especially from the Cologne talent’s family circle.

In the race for breakout star Said El Mala, Borussia Dortmund could have a decisive advantage. It apparently comes from the player’s closest circle. As reported by Express, his mother Sabrina in particular is said to prefer her son staying in the Bundesliga and has already internally spoken in favor of a move to BVB.

The 19-year-old is under contract with 1. FC Köln until 2030 and is currently playing his first Bundesliga season — with considerable success: in more than 30 league matches, the attacking player has already recorded 11 goals and five assists. That makes him one of Cologne’s biggest hopes for the future.

At club level, however, the two sides remain far apart in their valuation. While 1. FC Köln is hoping for a transfer fee of at least €50 million, the figure could ideally rise to as much as €70 million — for example, if he were to earn a World Cup call-up from Julian Nagelsmann. Potential buyers, however, have so far been cautious. According to Express, no club is currently willing to pay more than around €40 million.

BVB senses an opportunity with Cologne gem Said El Mala

Premier League clubs such as Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC have reportedly pulled back from the race for now. In Chelsea’s case in particular, a possible deal apparently fell through because of differing views on a loan move and the player’s development.

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That could open the door for Dortmund. While a fee in the range of Cologne’s demands would hardly be feasible for BVB either, an offer of around €25 million is considered conceivable, according to Express. Alongside Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart are also monitoring the situation closely.

The sensitive issue: the player’s family is said to view a move abroad critically and instead prefers sporting development in Germany. That sets up a clash of interests — Cologne’s desire for a lucrative sale and the family’s vision for the player’s career path. Conflict seems inevitable.

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