The Frankfurt Eintracht reports enforcement: Defense chief Robin Koch has extended his contract with the Hessian Bundesliga club prematurely and in the long term.
Surprisingly, the news on Tuesday no longer came Last week the HR sport had reported an agreement between player and club – Now it is also official: Robin Koch stays with Eintracht Frankfurt in the long term. The head of defense has extended his contract, which is still running until 2027, prematurely. As the Hessian Bundesliga club announced, the 28-year-old signed for three years until 2030.
“It was intensive discussions because it was also a very important decision for Robin. He feels extremely comfortable with us,” Eintracht sports director Markus Krösche was quoted in a club announcement. The association succeeded in binding an absolute top performer in the long term, “this is a Important signal“, says Krösche, who was still adding:” Frankfurt is the right place for him and he is the right player for us. It is very important for the development of this young team that Robin stays. “
Leading player Koch had been courted by some Bundesliga competitors, especially Bayer Leverkusen. Ultimately, however, the advances did not get caught, Koch chose the Hesse. “I often listen to my gut feeling. And here, too, this told me relatively early that it was only correct to extend my contract,” said Koch. He learned in a short time that “everything is very special here”. Eintracht was just the thing for him two years ago when moving from England to Germany, says Koch, “and Eintracht Frankfurt is now”.
The national player’s content, which was used in the latest two international matches, is raised in the course of the extension, and according to HR sports information will amount to 3.5 million euros. On top of that, considerable bonus payments can be joined.
