FC Koln is a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, founded in 1948, employing approximately 310 individuals. The organization functions as a German Bundesliga club, active in the spectator sports sector, and is recognized as a tier 1 media tech buyer.
Brighton & Hove Albion is reportedly stepping up efforts and "pushing for final talks" to sign 1. FC Köln's Said El Mala, according to news on March 25, 2026. On March 23, 1. FC Köln added Armin Reutershahn to its coaching staff as Assistant Coach around Head Coach René Wagner, with Managing Director Thomas Kessler highlighting Reutershahn's extensive experience. This addition occurred after 1. FC Köln and Head Coach Lukas Kwasniok, alongside Assistant Coach Frank Kaspari, parted ways on March 21. Their departure followed a 3:3 derby draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach on March 20 at the RheinEnergieSTADION, where Said El Mala and Ragnar Ache scored for Köln after Jens Castrop gave Gladbach the lead. Previously, on March 18, Bild reported that El Mala had given approval to join Premier League side Brighton in the summer, with his parents, who manage him, approving the move for both Said and his brother Malek.
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