Story byBundesliga club name their asking price for 19-year-old Barcelona target – reportBarca UniversalThu, December 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM UTC·2 min readBarcelona’s recruitment plans for the future have once again placed the club at the centre of a competitive European transfer battle. Over the past few weeks, it has become clear that the Catalan giants have developed a strong interest in 19-year-old winger Said El Mala, a player widely viewed as one of the most exciting young attacking talents. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, what initially appeared to be a promising opportunity has quickly turned into a complex and crowded race. Manchester City have already made their admiration known, and the situation has become even more delicate with the emergence of a new rival. Furthermore, Real Madrid have also taken notice of El Mala’s rapid rise and his eye-catching performances. Not a cheap playerThis growing list of suitors has naturally strengthened FC Koln’s position. According to a report from Fichajes, the German club are fully convinced they are nurturing a future star and have no intention of selling cheaply. Said El Mala is wanted by several top teams. (Photo by Lars Baron/)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementInternally, Koln see El Mala as a rare talent, someone whose potential goes far beyond short-term form.