Football NewsBundesligaUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
El Mala stays at Cologne, takes No. 10 shirt
Teen star ends Dortmund speculation with a social media video confirming his future.
S. El Mala
player
Player
Saïd El Mala
Club
Cologne
Age
19
New shirt
No. 10
Goals
13 in 2025/26
What happened. Saïd El Mala confirmed he will stay at Cologne by extending his contract and will wear the No. 10 shirt for the 2026/27 season.
- Borussia Dortmund's interest ended after Cologne rejected their final offer.
- El Mala had 13 goals and four assists in his breakout Bundesliga season.
- He earned a maiden Germany call-up for his performances.
“Hello dear Effzeh fans... your new No. 10 is staying.”
— Saïd El Mala
Cologne secured survival and now keep their star playmaker for the upcoming campaign.
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