Klopp denies advising El Mala on Dortmund move amid transfer saga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala concluded on August 15 when Borussia Dortmund’s attempt to sign the 1. FC Köln winger fell through. Reports indicated that Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp advised El Mala to make the switch. Klopp stated he found the claim offensive, asserting it was not his role to direct players towards specific clubs. He emphasized that player discussions would only occur if they approached him for guidance, stressing the importance of focusing on the needs of the player.
- •Said El Mala's transfer to Borussia Dortmund has collapsed.
- •Reports linked Klopp to advising El Mala to join Dortmund.
- •Klopp denied making any recommendations regarding the move.
- •He expressed offense at the assumption that he would influence El Mala's decision.
- •The situation reflects ongoing transfer dynamics in German football.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — “It offended me a little” – Klopp responds to claims he advised El Mala to join Dortmund
"One of the biggest recent transfer sagas in German football came to an end on Friday, as Borussia Dortmund’s move for 1. FC Köln winger Said El Mala broke down.Amid reports linking El Mala with Dor...
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