Cologne Convinces Teenage Star Said El Mala to Stay and Gives Him Prestigious No. 10
The 19-year-old forward extended his deal to 2031 after scoring 13 Bundesliga goals and 5 assists last season.
- Cologne announced late Thursday that teenage star Said El Mala extended his contract to 2031 and received the prestigious No. 10 jersey.
- The extension follows a breakdown last week in transfer negotiations with Borussia Dortmund, where Cologne demanded around 50 million euros for the player.
- Cologne's No. 10 jersey holds deep historical significance, previously worn by club legends Wolfgang Overath and Lukas Podolski, whom the club reserved the number for while playing.
- On Friday, Cologne also announced the return of 31-year-old Tunisia midfielder Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt, who will wear No. 6.
- Mala expressed appreciation for the club's trust in him, while Cologne is offering to exchange jerseys bought with his previous number and donate old ones to charity.
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