RB Leipzig is reportedly interested in signing Said El Mala, the 19-year-old from 1. FC Köln, who has already scored 13 goals in his debut season. The Leipzig board plans to offer 50 million euros in fixed transfer fees, plus five million euros in easily achievable bonuses and five million euros for exceptional achievements.
What's happening?
RB Leipzig is looking for a replacement for the winger Yan Diomande, who left for Real Madrid for 125 million euros. Last Friday, it was known that Borussia Dortmund had withdrawn from the El-Mala poker, after Cologne had rejected several offers. According to Sky and Bild, the BVB had offered 46 million euros in fixed transfer fees plus bonuses.
Why is this important for RB Leipzig?
RB Leipzig is looking for a new striker to balance out the departures of Timo Werner and Christopher Nkunku. The club plans to decide on a possible investment in Said El Mala in the coming week.
What comes next?
The Leipzig board will decide in the coming week on a possible investment in Said El Mala. If the transfer is successful, El Mala will receive a contract until 2030.
Current statistics
RB Leipzig currently stands third in the Bundesliga, with 65 points from 34 games. The club has scored 66 goals and conceded 47 (+19 goal difference). The title holder Bayern Munich is 24 points ahead of RB Leipzig. The next game of the Leipzigers is on October 24, 2026 against SV Elversberg.
