BVB: the risks in a move for El Mala | OneFootball

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

There is still no final certainty over a transfer. However, El Mala fits the profile they are looking for. The idea is to bring in 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 season.

El Mala: A BVB dream signing

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

There is no doubt that he could fit well with players like Serhou Guirassy or Konstantinos Karetsas. And it may well be that a direct move within the Bundesliga would be wiser for him than an early switch to England.

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In any case, the player himself is certainly not lacking the necessary motivation. Even though he wants to leave the club, he is reportedly showing his quality at 100% in every training session during pre-season and is making every effort to deliver the best possible performance. That is very positive.

El Mala: No transfer without risks

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 about El Mala, but the deal would not be without risk either.

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 theoretical abilities, he should really be good enough to take further steps forward.

An interesting point: the fee for which the attacking player 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 very big profit if El Mala really takes off.

And even if some fans believe that it should not be about increasing value or making profits: those are simply the result of good development. And that is exactly the kind of development BVB want to achieve with El Mala. 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 the moment, that is still a matter for the future.

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