Köln Coach Acknowledges El Mala Hype After Late Equalizer, Says Big Sale Likely Down the Line

Overview

• Said El Mala netted a solo equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Augsburg, marking a second straight Bundesliga game with a standout goal.
• Post-match, Kwasniok said he cannot downplay the growing excitement and accepted the winger will likely be sold for a significant fee in the future.
• Earlier, the coach criticized speculative transfer coverage and warned that inflated attention can hinder a teenager’s development.
• El Mala’s agent stated there is no current reason to leave 1. FC Köln, countering reports linking the player with top clubs.
• The under-21 international has two goals and one assist in six appearances, a reported Transfermarkt valuation rise to €18 million, and a silver Fritz-Walter Medal.