Transfer drama on the Rhine! Leverkusen stuns Cologne with El Mala coup
An earthquake on the Rhine has sent shockwaves through German football. Bayer 04 Leverkusen are on the verge of a spectacular transfer coup, moving decisively ahead in the race to sign Saïd El Mala from 1. FC Köln. According to sources close to the negotiations, the total package is set to reach around €35 million, a deal that would mark one of the most explosive intra-Rhine moves in recent years.
Behind the scenes, Leverkusen have acted with surgical precision. Talks accelerated over the past hours, with Bayer presenting a compelling sporting vision and a long-term role for El Mala as a cornerstone of their attacking future. The player is said to be intrigued by Leverkusen’s Champions League ambitions, dynamic style of play, and the clear pathway to international exposure.
For 1. FC Köln, the potential departure is deeply painful. El Mala has been one of the club’s brightest symbols of hope—creative, fearless, and decisive in the final third. Losing him to their fiercest regional rival would be a bitter pill, even if the fee represents a significant financial boost.
In Leverkusen, anticipation is palpable. Club officials believe El Mala’s pace, technique, and versatility could elevate an already formidable squad and send a powerful signal to domestic and European rivals alike: Bayer are not standing still.
Medical checks and final contract details are expected imminently. If completed, this transfer won’t just reshape squads—it will ignite the Rhine rivalry like never before.
