🚨 Amid exit rumours: double contract extension at Köln
1. FC Köln announced this this morning, among other places, on its social media channels.
According to the club, both brothers have extended their contracts with FC early until 2030. This should put an end to any early departure this summer, especially for Saïd El Mala, to the Premier League.
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