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Dortmund addresses El Mala transfer speculation amid ongoing negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:48 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Dortmund addresses El Mala transfer speculation amid ongoing negotiations

Summary

Borussia Dortmund's managing director of sports, Lars Ricken, stated the club does not wish to escalate rumors regarding the potential signing of Köln forward Said El Mala. Despite media reports of negotiations between the two Bundesliga clubs, Ricken emphasized that El Mala remains a Köln player. Köln managing director Thomas Kessler indicated the club expects El Mala to stay, with a reported asking price of €50 million. Dortmund has shown willingness to invest this amount, following their recent financial strategy highlighted by the Karetsas deal.

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•Ricken stated El Mala remains a Köln player amid transfer talks.
•Köln expects El Mala to stay, demanding €50 million for the forward.
•Dortmund's financial strategy is focused on responsible spending.
•Dortmund recently finalized a deal for Konstantinos Karetsas.

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10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund don't want to fuel rumours of potential signing of El Mala

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Borussia Dortmund don't want to further fuel rumours about the potential signing of Cologne forward Said El Mala. "The fact remains that Said is still a Cologne player," Dortmund managing director of sports Lars Ricken said in an interview to broadcaster Sky on the sidelines of the friendly match against Arsenal on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports

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