The risks an El-Mala deal could pose for BVB | OneFootball

BVB currently have a good chance of signing Said El Mala. The 1. FC Köln attacker could move to the Black and Yellows for a total package in the region of €50 million.

There is still no final clarity over a transfer. However, El Mala fits the profile they are looking for. The idea is to sign a player with plenty of pace who feels comfortable in quick attacking play.

The breakout star of last season brings exactly those qualities. And he hopes he can take another step forward in the new campaign.

BVB’s absolute top target

Dortmund’s decision-makers see El Mala as a key player for the new season. He is not only expected to fill the gap left by Karim Adeyemi’s departure, but also to help change the team’s play and bring even more directness onto the pitch.

There is no doubt that he could fit alongside players like Serhou Guirassy or Konstantinos Karetsas. And it may well be that a move within the Bundesliga is the smarter step for him right now than an early switch to England.

As for the player himself, there is certainly no lack of motivation. Even though he wants to leave the club, he has reportedly been showing his quality at 100% in every training session during pre-season and is eager to deliver the best possible performances. That is a very positive sign.

El Mala: A move not without risks

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With a fee in the region of €50 million, a club like BVB naturally always has to weigh up carefully how sensible a deal is. They seem convinced by El Mala, but the move would not go through without risks.

El Mala has had a very good season so far. The small risk of him being a “one-hit wonder” always remains, even though, given his natural abilities, he should really be good enough to keep developing further.

An interesting point: the fee for which the attacker would move to Dortmund is already quite high. If the player wants to increase his value further, he will have to perform at a very high level and do so consistently. So BVB would only make a really big profit if El Mala truly takes off.

And even if some fans are convinced that it is not about increasing value or making profits: those are simply the result of good development. And that is exactly the kind of progress BVB want to achieve with El Mala anyway. Another factor is that the attacking star has already spoken enthusiastically about the Premier League. That could become an issue in two or three years, and the pressure on BVB’s decision-makers could rise. But for now, that is still a matter for the future.

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