THE FUSE

The transfer will shatter Koln's previous record for a departure, surpassing the €29m fee received for Anthony Modeste when he moved to Tianjin Quanjian in 2018. While Kessler still needs to secure official approval from the club's board, the sheer size of the offer makes the green light a mere formality. The deal also includes a 15% sell-on clause, ensuring the German club benefits from El Mala's potential future successes in the Premier League and beyond.