FC Köln has missed the signing of the fast defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh. The Norwegian will move to Saudi Arabia. FC Köln had been interested in the defender for some time and had made three offers. The latest offer was reportedly around six million euros. Al Ahli SC from Saudi Arabia has however signed the player for a transfer fee of 70 million Norwegian kroner plus bonus payments. For the Norwegian first division club, this would be an absolute record transfer. Kinteh will reportedly undergo a medical check in Saudi Arabia next week. Then he will sign a contract with the club until 2031. The Norwegian newspaper also refers to the interest of the Geißböcke, who reportedly made another offer. In the evening, Sky confirmed the report of the local medium. Transfer expert Rudy Galetti had previously reported that a possible transfer of the Kölner was linked to the sale of Said El Mala. Sky had also brought a similar condition into play. According to this, the Kölner wanted to sign only one of the two players. According to information from come-on-fc.com, there was however still the thought of signing the player. But more and more clubs were bidding for the player. The latest were Leeds United and Trabzonspor. Al Ahli has clearly won the bid. For FC Köln, this is a disappointment. On the side of the new signings, there is still no player. The FC bosses have however made three purchase options. And for this, they have paid around 14 million euros. According to reports, the Kölner will also continue to reinforce the position of the defender. They will also sign at least one six, two left-backs and one striker. Probably, they will also fill other gaps.