Borussia Dortmund ends pursuit of Said El Mala amid high asking price

Borussia Dortmund will not be acquiring Said El Mala this summer after failing to meet FC Köln's asking price. Despite reportedly offering over €50 million, the deal could not be finalized, according to club boss Lars Ricken. Dortmund's decision marks a strategic retreat to avoid excessive spending in this transfer window. With the summer transfer deadline approaching, it remains unlikely that Köln will lower their price for El Mala, leaving Dortmund to consider other options.

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