FC Köln’s Said El Mala makes agent switch as transfer saga rolls on

The 19-year-old is now represented by his parents – a switch of agents is often believed to be the sign of an impending transfer away.

According to a report from Kicker.de, highly sought after 1.FC Köln talent Said El Mala has changed his advisors.

Previously represented by an agent from the Cologne area, El Mala will now be advised by his mother Sabrina and father Mohammed.

This switch behind the scenes is expected to further ignite a bidding war for the 19-year-old who has already garnered a lot of attention.

Brighton & Hove Albion are currently leading the charge for El Mala and have already submitted several offers for the attacker.

However, other Premier League clubs such as Chelsea are interested, while Newcastle United have now also entered the race the report adds.

El Mala is also in high demand in Germany – Bayern Munich have long had the rising star on their radar, as have Borussia Dortmund.

One big positive for FC Köln is that El Mala’s contract runs until 2030 and contains no release clause so they can drive up his price.