German star Matthaus said in an interview with Sky Sports that Cologne forward Said Marra is expected to leave the team in the future.

Matthaus said: "If he continues in this state, then he will not be in Cologne for too long. He has the necessary characteristics of a player who can change the game: speed, excellent skills and good finishing ability. If everything goes well, he can not only help Cologne now, but also in the future." Mara's contract with Cologne expires in 2030. This season, he has played 9 times for the team, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist.

For Mara, German expert Simic even compared him with Podolski: "This is what we want to see. He is a typical street football style, and so is Podolski, but Mara's technology may be more delicate."