By far the most exciting and biggest transfer saga within the Bundesliga was El Mala and his failed move to Borussia Dortmund, which ultimately did not happen because the clubs simply could not agree on the financial terms.

So for some time now, one thing has been clear: Said El Mala is staying at FC Köln – the only thing changing is his squad number. He now wears the prestigious number 10. And in his first Bundesliga match with the 10 on his shirt, he immediately shows that he more than deserves it.

Köln’s lifeline made it 1-1 for his team in the 51st minute. After a one-two with Johannesson, he danced past Hajdari in the box and finished from eight meters out – the ball took a deflection and ended up in the net.

After his goal, El Mala celebrated with the well-known “ice-in-his-veins” gesture.

Of course El Mala gets the equalizer for Effzeh – who else? The transfer drama of the summer seems long forgotten, and in Cologne they are happy that the youngster will spend another season playing for the team.

Hoffenheim did restore their lead shortly afterwards (67′), but Köln once again had an answer. Dallinga made it 2-2 (72′).

By the way, El Mala can no longer make an impact, as he has been substituted. Maina came on for him (65′).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

By far the most exciting and biggest transfer saga within the Bundesliga was El Mala and his failed move to Borussia Dortmund, which ultimately did not happen because the clubs simply could not agree on the financial terms.

So for some time now, one thing has been clear: Said El Mala is staying at FC Köln – the only thing changing is his squad number. He now wears the prestigious number 10. And in his first Bundesliga match with the 10 on his shirt, he immediately shows that he more than deserves it.

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Köln’s lifeline made it 1-1 for his team in the 51st minute. After a one-two with Johannesson, he danced past Hajdari in the box and finished from eight meters out – the ball took a deflection and ended up in the net.

After his goal, El Mala celebrated with the well-known “ice-in-his-veins” gesture.

Of course El Mala gets the equalizer for Effzeh – who else? The transfer drama of the summer seems long forgotten, and in Cologne they are happy that the youngster will spend another season playing for the team.

Hoffenheim did restore their lead shortly afterwards (67′), but Köln once again had an answer. Dallinga made it 2-2 (72′).

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By the way, El Mala can no longer make an impact, as he has been substituted. Maina came on for him (65′). 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.