Dortmund's Ricken addresses El Mala transfer speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:51 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Borussia Dortmund chief Lars Ricken commented on the club's interest in Said El Mala following an unaccepted bid. Ricken refrained from confirming details about the approach but acknowledged El Mala's potential as a fit for the squad. The transfer window remains open for four more weeks, giving Dortmund and 1. FC Köln time to negotiate. Meanwhile, Köln highlights El Mala's positive attitude in training amid ongoing discussions about his future.
- •Dortmund's initial bid for El Mala was rejected.
- •Ricken did not comment further on the situation.
- •The transfer window is open for four more weeks.
- •Köln emphasizes El Mala's enthusiasm for training.
- •El Mala has expressed a desire to transfer.
- 11:51 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund chief Ricken remains tight-lipped on El Mala rumours
"After their first bid for Said El Mala fell on deaf ears, Borussia Dortmund must go back to the drawing board to assess their next approach.When asked by the Ruhr Nachrichten how things will proceed r...
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