1. FC Köln’s president, Jörn Stobbe, has announced that the Bundesliga club is prepared to present Saïd El Mala with a better contract offer, following significant interest from the Premier League.
Stobbe stated in an interview with L’Immo, as reported by Geissblog, “Naturally, we will present him with an offer utilizing our network – encompassing not only financial aspects but also advancements in other domains. We are able to provide him with an environment conducive to his excellent development. He is an exceptionally young, highly talented player who has already demonstrated his capabilities.”
In his inaugural season in Germany’s top flight during 2025/26, El Mala has scored 11 goals and contributed four assists in 29 appearances for the Billy Goats. This performance has sparked the interest of several Premier League clubs, including Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea, and Newcastle United.
According to Geissblog, Köln acknowledges that retaining El Mala indefinitely may not be feasible. However, the club, also known as Effzeh, is not under pressure to sell the young player this summer. Nevertheless, a final decision is yet to be made, and a potential transfer remains a possibility if the right price is offered.
Previously reported, Saïd El Mala’s current market value is estimated at €50 million.
English Translation:
1. FC Köln President Jörn Stobbe has confirmed that the Bundesliga side are ready to offer Saïd El Mala an improved contract amid interest from the Premier League.
“Of course, we will make him an offer with our network – not just financial, but also in other areas,” Stobbe told L’Immo, via Geissblog. “We can offer him an environment where he can develop wonderfully. He’s a very young player, highly talented and has already proved that.”
El Mala has struck 11 goals and provided four assists in 29 Bundesliga appearances for the Billy Goats in 2025/26, his maiden season in Germany’s top flight, which has attracted interest from Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea and Newcastle United.
Per Geissblog, Köln are aware that they won’t be able to keep hold of El Mala forever, but Effzeh are not dependent on selling the youngster this summer, although no final decision has yet been made with a potential sale possible should the price be right.
As reported earlier, El Mala’s current valuation stands at €50m.
