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“Everyone has dreams” – El Mala makes future admission amid Premier League links

Said El Mala has opened up about his decision to stay at 1. FC Köln and his ambitions for the future amid ongoing transfer interest.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 8:51 AM
“Everyone has dreams” – El Mala makes future admission amid Premier League links
Key Things to Know
  • Said El Mala addressed his future ambitions amid transfer interest from Premier League clubs and Paris Saint-Germain.
  • The 20-year-old signed a permanent contract extension with 1. FC Köln that runs until 2031.
  • El Mala stated he eventually wants to achieve great things and play in the Champions League.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Said El Mala has addressed his long-term future and Champions League ambitions despite signing a contract extension with 1. FC Köln until 2031. The 20-year-old German international revealed in an interview that he chose to stay at the club because he felt comfortable and believed in the plans presented by the board and coaching staff, despite receiving widespread transfer interest over the summer.

While El Mala committed his immediate future to Köln, speculation persists, with several Premier League clubs and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly monitoring him. The attacker acknowledged that he dreams of competing at the highest level eventually, stating that he intends to achieve great things and play in the Champions League in the future.

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