XXL price tag revealed: Bayern target Said El Mala could cost a fortune | OneFootball

FC Bayern is reportedly showing great interest in shooting star Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. However, a transfer of the attacking jewel could become very expensive: According to a report by BILD, Köln has set an XXL transfer fee.

Said El Mala is currently causing quite a stir in the Bundesliga. At just 19 years old, the attacking talent has quickly secured a spot in the starting lineup of 1. FC Köln and has become a fan favorite within just a few weeks. With three goals and one assist in his first eight professional matches, El Mala has not only won the hearts of FC fans, but has also made it onto the wish lists of numerous top clubs – including FC Bayern.

Köln demands up to 60 million euros for El Mala

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According to BILD, 1. FC Köln is currently not interested in selling its jewel. Nevertheless, there are already clear price expectations should an offer come in during the summer: Only for a sum between 50 and 60 million euros would the club’s management even be willing to enter into talks.

Recently, the media reported a possible transfer fee in the range of 30 to 40 million euros. But the rapid development of the youngster has now surpassed those figures. A transfer in the winter is not an option for Köln, according to the report. Instead, the club’s management is even planning to offer El Mala an improved contract after the season to keep him for another year.

El Mala, who signed a contract in the summer valid until 2030 without a release clause, is intended to remain the face of Köln’s attack in the long term. However, the better his performances, the harder it will be for the promoted club to keep hold of the U21 international.

Bayern, Dortmund, Chelsea, and PSG show interest

According to BILD, several top European clubs have already sent scouts to watch El Mala. In addition to FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain are also closely monitoring the youngster.

El Mala has everything it takes: speed, finishing ability, creativity – and the ability to decide matches with individual actions.

Köln’s coach Lukas Kwasniok knows, however, that his jewel’s days in the cathedral city may be numbered. After the 1-1 draw against FC Augsburg, he spoke openly about the situation: “Let’s not kid ourselves: If he keeps scoring like this and adds the aspects that are important for the Bundesliga to his highlights, we’ll have to sell him for an unbelievably high price.”

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