Borussia Dortmund shifts focus to Konstantelias after El Mala deal falls through

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Borussia Dortmund shifts focus to Konstantelias after El Mala deal falls through
Summary

Borussia Dortmund is advancing its transfer strategy following the termination of their pursuit for Köln’s Said El Mala. Dortmund has turned its attention to PAOK attacker Giannis Konstantelias, who is en route to undergo a medical examination. Should the transfer proceed smoothly, Konstantelias is set to sign a four-year deal valued around €30 million. The change follows Dortmund's inability to come to terms with Köln on El Mala, pushing the club to quickly identify alternatives. Konstantelias, a versatile 23-year-old player, aims to bolster Dortmund's attacking options after making an impressive start to the season.

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  • Dortmund ends pursuit of Said El Mala due to financial disagreements.
  • Giannis Konstantelias set to undergo a medical this week.
  • Konstantelias's contract expected to last four years.
  • The transfer package is estimated at €30 million.
  • He has scored three goals in four Europa League qualifiers this season.
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Borussia Dortmund have wasted little time changing their transfer strategy after ending their pursuit of Köln’s Said El Mala. With the deal for the winger off the table, BVB have turned their atten...

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