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Said El Mala Extends Köln Contract Until 2031 & Takes No. 10 Shirt
1. FC Köln have officially confirmed that star winger Said El Mala has committed his long-term future to the club, signing a contract extension through to 2031. Alongside the new long-term deal, the young attacker has also been awarded the club's prestigious number 10 shirt.
The announcement effectively ends months of transfer speculation surrounding the youngster, who had attracted significant interest from top German clubs including Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Köln held firm on their valuation and convinced the player to spearhead the club's project going forward.
Having previously worn the number 13 jersey during his breakout Bundesliga campaign, El Mala now officially inherits the number 10 kit.