Said El Mala reacts to rumors about PSG

With Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), Said El Mala (20 years old) is the other Bundesliga nugget who is causing panic…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 2:29 AM

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Said El Mala acknowledged transfer links to Paris Saint-Germain, calling the interest flattering but insisting he remains focused on Cologne.
Sky Germany reported that Paris Saint-Germain will not attempt to sign El Mala during the January transfer window.
El Mala was previously linked as a target following a serious injury to Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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FC Cologne winger Said El Mala has responded to reports linking him with a potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking to Sky Germany, the 20-year-old acknowledged the interest from the French club as flattering but emphasized that he remains focused on performing for Cologne rather than entertaining rumors about his future.

El Mala emerged as a reported target for PSG following a strong 2025/2026 campaign featuring 13 goals and five assists, especially after an injury to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, Sky Germany reports that Paris Saint-Germain will not pursue a January move for the winger.

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