Borussia Dortmund makes €26m bid for Said El Mala from FC Köln
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Borussia Dortmund in offer for German ace
"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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