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·20 October 2025
Revealed: How much Bayern target El Mala earns at Köln

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·20 October 2025
FC Bayern is reportedly interested in Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. It has now been revealed what the youngster earns at the Cathedral City club.
The salary of rising star Said El Mala at 1. FC Köln is now known – and it shows why a move for the offensive talent would be financially interesting for many top clubs. According to information from Sky, the 19-year-old currently earns around 60,000 euros per month as a base salary. With performance-related bonuses, he can reach about one million euros a year. A move to a top club like FC Bayern would therefore offer El Mala significantly more room for financial growth.
Incidentally, his former club Viktoria Köln would also benefit from a potential transfer. According to the report, the third division club has a resale clause of ten percent and would thus be entitled to a portion of the transfer fee.
This fee could be substantial: According to Sky, 1. FC Köln is envisioning a transfer fee of around 50 million euros – significantly more than the previous record sale of Anthony Modeste, who moved to China for 35 million euros in 2017.
A winter transfer of El Mala is, however, ruled out according to the wishes of the Cathedral City club's management. The club is firmly planning with El Mala until the end of the season. Only then could the bidding war for the DFB talent intensify.
Photo: IMAGO/Brauer-Fotoagentur | Photo: IMAGO/Brauer-Fotoagentur,
The interest is already high: In addition to FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Milan are also considered potential suitors. Bayern scout Nils Schmadtke reportedly expressed the record champion's interest in the summer. The youngster is said to be on Munich's shortlist for upcoming transfer periods – as a prospective player for the offensive wing positions.
El Mala, who has made a name for himself this season with three goals and one assist in seven league games, is considered one of the greatest German offensive talents. A summer transfer could become a multi-million deal for Köln – and a hot topic for FC Bayern.
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