FC Köln will keep Said El Mala. The young player has rejected Brentford and will continue to play for the Geißböcke. The contract of the striker runs until 2030, without a release clause. Internally, there were certainly voices that were in favor of a stay. In principle, the FC would have no problem if the Krefelder would go on a hunting spree for the Geißböcke for another season and increase their market value. That this will happen is still the less likely variant. Because there is also still a market for the player. El Mala has his wish to play in the Premier League with the FC bosses. If the suitable offer comes in the summer, the player will leave and the FC will be richer by 50 million. Because for less, the actor will not leave the club. According to reports, El Mala is now waiting for a better offer. In theory, a big player could jump in and make the transfer market in England take off in late July or early August.