Borussia Dortmund's Carsten Cramer comments on transfer strategy amid El Mala saga

Carsten Cramer, Borussia Dortmund's CEO, addressed the club's transfer approach in Munich on November 4, 2026. He acknowledged a significant offer for 1.FC Koln's Said El Mala, speculated to be up to €50 million, but emphasized Dortmund will not make reckless financial decisions. Cramer expressed confidence in the club’s longstanding transfer strategies and denied any need to hide their potential spending power. Following El Mala's contract extension with Koln until June 2031, he dismissed the possibility of further negotiations with the player for now, stating Dortmund is satisfied with their current squad.

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