"Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is reportedly keeping tabs on Koln starlet Said El Mala ahead of a possible move next summer. The update comes from Diario Sport and a report that Flick is well aware of the winger's rise to prominence this season. The teenager has burst into the first team with the Bundesliga club, where he's already opened his account, and has also been called up to the senior Germany squad by boss Julian Nagelsmann."
"Nagelsmann explained why he chose to call up the youngster after naming his latest squad: "We are keeping an eye on the talents from our U21 team and, in consultation with Toni Di Salvo, want to give them the chance to show what they can do in the senior national team. Said El Mala should show us his carefree and light-hearted side.""
Hansi Flick is monitoring Koln winger Said El Mala as a potential Barcelona signing for next summer. El Mala, a teenager, has broken into Koln's first team, scored his first goal and earned a call-up to the Germany senior squad. The player is expected to display a carefree, light-hearted side at international level. Estimated valuation sits around €30 million, making him slightly cheaper than an option to buy Marcus Rashford. Barcelona could view El Mala as a realistic option to strengthen the left flank if the club pursues additions during the summer transfer window.
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