FC Cologne star Said El Mala has been included in Jurgen Klopp's first Germany squad for the upcoming international fixtures. The 20-year-old forward could now become the first Cologne player to represent the senior national team since 2019.
Record Germany international Lothar Matthäus (65) advises Germany coach Jürgen Klopp (59) to rely in future on Said El Mala (20) of 1. FC Cologne in the Germany team. At the same time, he stressed that the young forward could also have played a role at the botched World Cup under Klopp’s predecessor Julian Nagelsmann (39).
Ermedin Demirovic was a constant talking point during the recent summer transfer window. After VfB Stuttgart’s win against 1. FC Köln on Friday evening, the Bosnian cleared up a “lie”.
Tottenham Hotspur prospect Mikey Moore has completed a season-long loan move to Bundesliga side FC Koln following a prolific spell at Rangers. The 19-year-old winger registered seven goals and four assists during his time in Scotland, and he now heads to Germany to gain further top-flight first-team experience across the 2026-27 campaign.
After weeks of negotiations with other clubs and a move to Borussia Dortmund that ultimately fell through spectacularly, Said El Mala has extended his contract with Cologne. In addition to a pay rise, further millions await him and his family.
After much toing and froing, Said El Mala has extended his contract with 1. FC Cologne. His signature apparently also extracted some concessions from Effzeh.
Reigan Heskey has left Manchester City for a new challenge in Germany, with the 18-year-old’s father - ex-Liverpool and England striker Emile - telling GOAL why that transfer call was made. The highly-rated forward, who has starred for his country at U18 level, has decided to follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham by heading to the Bundesliga.
After Borussia Dortmund's withdrawal from the race for Said El Mala, RB Leipzig are now being regarded as the biggest favourites to secure the deal. Are the Bulls even breaking with their own principles for it?
FC Koln sporting director Thomas Kessler has insisted that Said El Mala harbours no regrets after his prospective move to Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund fell through last week. The teenage attacker had attracted strong interest from the Champions League regulars, but negotiations ended following a failure to agree terms between both German outfits.
Borussia Dortmund have officially ended their pursuit of highly-rated talent Said El Mala after FC Koln rejected a massive transfer offer exceeding €50 million. The Bundesliga giants will not submit an improved bid for the youngster following unsuccessful negotiations between the two clubs.
Borussia Dortmund have apparently withdrawn from the race for young star Said El Mala. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken confirmed this to Funke Mediengruppe.
While Borussia Dortmund are going all in in the battle for Said El Mala, 1. FC Cologne have apparently already found a successor for the breakout star.
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