El Mala heading to Brentford
Said El Mala is on his way out. 1. FC Köln have accepted Brentford's offer for the winger, wait, no em-dash. Let me fix that.
Said El Mala is on his way out. 1. FC Köln have accepted Brentford's offer for the winger, €45m up front, plus €5m in bonuses and a 15% sell-on clause. El Mala will earn €4m per year at the Premier League side. A big sale for the club, and a big hole to fill.
Fan reactions
The El Mala news has hit hard. The r/soccer thread is a mix of frustration and resignation, fans questioning whether €45m is enough in today's market and already worrying about how you replace that kind of talent. Join the discussion here.
