Becomes the most valuable FC professional
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Cologne’s shooting star Said El Mala has recently been linked with a move to various top clubs due to his strong performances. “The current reports that the advisors are meeting with Dortmund, Bavaria or clubs from England are not correct,” said his advisor from the Footfeel ISM agency to the “Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger”. This should give FC fans hope that they will stay longer. His performances still have an immediate impact: in the Bundesliga update next Tuesday, the 19-year-old will become the most valuable Effzeh professional.
“As things currently stand, there is no reason at all to leave 1. FC Köln – neither in winter nor next summer,” consultant El Malas is quoted as saying. “There is currently nothing that speaks against Said playing for FC in the coming season, especially since the club is developing very positively. Everyone knows that Said, if he continues to develop like this, will take the next step at some point. But in the near future he is not going anywhere, he is staying at FC.” The offensive player has two goals and one assist after six matchdays, although he only played 214 minutes. He shone with his strong dribbling and high speed.
At the U19 European Championship, when Germany lost to Spain in the semi-finals, El Mala attracted international attention and became top scorer with four goals. This was followed by an offer from Brighton & Hove Albion, which, according to media reports, was 15 million euros including bonus payments. Cologne refused and the left winger extended his contract in mid-July until 2030. “With the contract extension, the FC has very much documented its appreciation for us. Said is currently not for sale for the FC, that’s what they say internally and externally. (…) We also wanted to send a signal to the club with the extension.”
El Mala becomes the most valuable Cologne resident – market value update on October 14th
After a strong third division season with 18 scorers in 32 games for Viktoria Köln, El Mala’s market value is 3 million euros. His new valuation is being hotly debated in the TM forum. User “YannickDjalo” commented in the market value analysis: “He is currently definitely showing attributes, performances and is arousing interest from the big clubs, so there is a clear increase in market value. However, you should not forget that the boy only has a handful of games to his name in the first league. That’s why I would first take an interim step with the interim update.” On average, El Mala is valued by users at 13.4 million euros. In the update on October 14th he becomes the most valuable FC professional.