Bayern Munich exec says Said El Mala is 'doing really well, he's got great pace', but won't reveal any transfer plans

"Even if it is true, Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund will not get caught saying too much about the coveted 19-year-old. "I don't want to talk too much about other players, but he's doing really well, he's got great pace. He's developing really well. I also think he can contribute something to the German national team. Julian will have thought this call-up through carefully," Freund told Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg (as captured by @iMiaSanMia)."

"Said El Mala will leave the senior national team's base camp and join the U21s in order to play against Georgia on Tuesday. This measure was planned beforehand and is not intended as a punishment. Nagelsmann wanted to have El Mala for a few days in training in order to get a first impression on him - the player left a positive impression. If true about his positive impression, it would not be shocking to see the hype surrounding him grow even more."

Bayern Munich has been linked to FC Köln attacker Said El Mala as a potential summer target. Sporting director Christoph Freund declined to elaborate on transfer speculation but highlighted El Mala's pace, development, and potential to contribute to the German national team. El Mala trained briefly with the senior national team before moving to the U21s; the move was planned and not punitive. Coach Nagelsmann wanted a short training assessment and reported that El Mala left a positive impression. Positive impressions could increase the transfer and media attention around the player.

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