Are Dortmund keen on El Mala? Rising star’s agent sets the record straight | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is reportedly interested in Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. Now the rising star’s agent has spoken out clearly about the rumors.

Said El Mala, the young attacking talent of 1. FC Köln, is currently the subject of speculation about a possible transfer to top clubs like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. His agent has now cleared up the rumors surrounding the 19-year-old.

“The current reports that the agency side is meeting with Dortmund, Bayern, or clubs from England are not correct,” the player agent told the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. A departure from Cologne in the winter or next summer is currently not on the table.

After a strong loan season at Viktoria Köln, El Mala has established himself in the Bundesliga in record time. With two goals and one assist in the season so far, he has emerged as an unsung hero behind the Billy Goats’ surge. According to Sky, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern are said to be interested in the left winger. Bild even recently floated a possible transfer fee between 40 and 50 million euros.

In the sights of BVB and Bayern? El Mala’s agent dispels rumors

Despite the interest, the attacker will remain with the FC for now: “Everyone knows that if Said continues to develop like this, he will take the next step at some point. But in the near future he’s not going anywhere; he’s staying with the FC,” said the agent. El Mala is currently tied to the Billy Goats until 2030.

The shooting star also feels comfortable off the pitch: together with his brother Malek, he wants to keep thrilling fans in Cologne for the time being. “Let’s all enjoy this first and keep calm. Said and Malek feel very comfortable at the FC and in Cologne and are having a great time,” the agent emphasized.

Said El Mala’s still short Bundesliga career already shows his enormous potential. After stops such as Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he couldn’t establish himself in the long term, he has been a fixture at 1. FC Köln since 2024. With his goal in the recent 1–0 away win against Hoffenheim, he played a decisive role in the team’s success and showed why he is considered one of the hottest talents in German football.

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