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Dortmund nears submission of €55m bid for Köln's Said El Mala

7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Dortmund nears submission of €55m bid for Köln's Said El Mala
Summary

Borussia Dortmund is reportedly close to making a €55 million offer for 1.FC Köln's Said El Mala as of August 11. The proposed bid consists of €50 million upfront and €5 million in potential bonuses. El Mala has already agreed to personal terms with Dortmund, awaiting the club's official offer. This marks Dortmund's third attempt to sign the 19-year-old after two previous bids were unsuccessful. Last season, El Mala scored 13 goals and provided 3 assists in 34 appearances for Köln.

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  • •Dortmund is preparing a €55 million bid for Said El Mala.
  • •The offer includes €50 million upfront and €5 million in bonuses.
  • •El Mala has agreed to personal terms with Dortmund.
  • •This would be Dortmund's third attempt to acquire El Mala.
  • •El Mala had 13 goals and 3 assists last season.
Latest Updates
  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund pull out of Said El Mala race
  • 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund pull out of El Mala race after latest rejection
  • 7:21 AMYahoo Sports — Multiple reports: Köln reject Dortmund's latest El Mala bid
  • 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund see fourth bid for Said El Mala rejected
  • 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Is that it now? Reports: Köln reject next El-Mala bid
  • 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund make fresh offer for Said El Mala
  • 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund verging on submitting fresh €55m bid for Köln's El Mala
What they're saying
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Yesterday, among others, Sky reported that Borussia Dortmund had once again submitted an offer to 1. FC Cologne in their pursuit of Said El Mala. According to reports, BVB were apparently willing to p...

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Borussia Dortmund have reportedly stepped out of the race for 1. FC Köln youngster Said El Mala.According to Sky Germany, the Black and Yellows have decided to end their pursuit of the 19-year-old af...

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Borussia Dortmund have made a new offer for 1. FC Köln attacker Said El Mala, according to Sky Germany.The German broadcaster reports that the offer, submitted on Wednesday evening, is worth more tha...

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