Malick Fofana is attracting interest from a giant European club! | OneFootball

He would be a great addition to any left flank of any team.

Malick Fofana is attracting interest from a giant European club!

As Bayern Munich lays the groundwork for next season’s squad, reinforcing the left flank has emerged as a clear priority. The Bavarians are carefully weighing several young, promising options to inject talent and dynamism into that area of the pitch.

Young Talent in the Spotlight

At the forefront of their considerations, according to well-informed insider Florian Plettenberg, is Olympique Lyonnais’s 20-year-old Belgian winger, Malick Fofana. The talented youngster has captured the attention of Bayern’s scouts and currently appears high on the club’s shortlist.

A Second, More Complex Option

Another name under review is Cologne’s 19-year-old wide man, Said El Mala. While the teenager’s profile is also of interest to the record champions, any potential move for him is viewed as significantly more challenging. El Mala is tied to his current club with a long-term contract running until 2030, and crucially, the agreement lacks an exit clause. This contractual rigidity makes a direct transfer to Munich far more complicated to negotiate.

Fofana Gains the Edge

Given these circumstances, Malick Fofana’s candidacy currently holds a stronger position. The pathway to securing his signature is considered more straightforward, placing him in pole position for a potential switch to the Allianz Arena.

A Season Hampered by Injury

The young Belgian’s current campaign at Lyon has been disrupted by fitness issues. Since sustaining an injury in a Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg in late October, Fofana has been sidelined, limiting him to just twelve appearances across all competitions so far this season. In that limited action, he has managed to contribute two goals and one assist, offering glimpses of his potential.