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Wagner Thrilled: El Mala Stays, BVB Transfer Off!
14 Aug
Summary
- Coach Wagner expresses joy over Said El Mala remaining with the team.
- El Mala reportedly rejected a move to rival club BVB.
- Wagner focuses on training and team performance, ignoring transfer politics.
Cologne coach René Wagner has expressed his delight that Said El Mala will continue playing for the Bundesliga side. Wagner, speaking after a recent training session on 2026-08-14T12:55:44+00:00, confirmed his happiness with the player’s decision.
"Yes, I heard and I'm naturally thrilled," Wagner told reporters. He praised El Mala as a top player who elevates the entire team, noting his commitment during summer preparations. Wagner clarified that he remains uninvolved in transfer politics, focusing instead on training and deploying players in friendly matches.
When asked about the impact of transfer rumors, Wagner stated they did not affect his work with El Mala, as the player did not share any news with the team. The coach’s approach is to concentrate on controllable aspects of his job, finding joy in working with the available squad. He is pleased that El Mala appears set to stay, turning down a potential move to BVB.
