Cologne's René Wagner praises Said El Mala amid transfer speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Cologne head coach René Wagner praised Said El Mala ahead of the team's training camp in Austria. Wagner called El Mala a dedicated player, noting his commitment to the club despite significant interest from Premier League teams and others. Cologne reportedly demands at least €50 million for El Mala, who had a notable rookie season with 13 goals and five assists. Wagner indicated that discussions about the player's future could occur if any offers arise during the summer. Borussia Dortmund may consider El Mala as a potential target once they finalize Karim Adeyemi's move to Barcelona.
- •Said El Mala is training with Cologne in Austria.
- •Rene Wagner emphasizes El Mala's commitment to the team.
- •Cologne values El Mala at €50 million amid interest from multiple clubs.
- •The player scored 13 goals and assisted five times last season.
- •Dortmund may pursue El Mala after Adeyemi's transfer to Barcelona.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — René Wagner lauds Said El Mala amid exit talks
"Cologne head coach René Wagner has praised Said El Mala’s attitude ahead of the club’s training camp in Austria.“The lad is a Cologne player, and that’s how he presents himself every day,” ...
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