Overview

• El Mala scored a 16th‑minute solo winner on his first Bundesliga start as Köln beat Hoffenheim 1–0, keeping the promoted side in the league’s upper third.
• Sky reports Bayern have placed the winger on a shortlist for next summer, with Dortmund also monitoring and Köln informed of the interest.
• El Mala is under contract through 2030 and, according to club officials, his deal contains no exit clause.
• Köln rejected a reported offer from Brighton in the summer, and Sky reports the club’s threshold now sits at a minimum of €35 million.
• The 19-year-old has six league appearances and one cup game this season with two goals and one assist, and he has been called up to Germany’s U21s.