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Borussia Dortmund makes €26m bid for Said El Mala from FC Köln

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Borussia Dortmund makes €26m bid for Said El Mala from FC Köln
Summary

Borussia Dortmund has submitted a bid of €26 million plus potential bonuses for Said El Mala of FC Köln. The offer, however, is below the €50 million asking price set by Köln, leading to irritation from the club's hierarchy. El Mala, who had a strong Bundesliga season and nearly secured a spot on Germany's World Cup roster, is reportedly open to a move to Dortmund but is focused on training with Köln for now. FC Köln's sports director Thomas Kessler remains firm on retaining the player despite Dortmund's interest.

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By the Numbers
  • •Dortmund's offer includes €26m fixed with €16m in potential bonuses.
  • •Köln's asking price for El Mala is €50 million.
  • •El Mala had 20 league starts and 13 goals last season.
  • •Köln's sports boss Thomas Kessler refuses to sell under current terms.
  • •Brentford previously made a €45M offer for El Mala.
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  • 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Borussia Dortmund in offer for German ace
What they're saying
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Said El Mala was on the cusp of Germany’s World Cup roster. Now he may be on the verge of leaving FC Köln.

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