Eintracht Frankfurt should prepare for a departure of top striker Hugo Ekitiké. The Hessen probably have a striker from France on the piece of paper to replace the French.
Only a year and a half ago Ekitiké from Paris came to the Main, now he is about to take a departure. The striker convinced with 22 goals and twelve templates in 44 missions in his first entire season.
At the end of May, sports director Markus Krösche also said: “If a player develops faster than we as a club, then we have to find a solution.” He probably indicated that Eintracht Frankfurt does not exclude a sale.
Ekitiké is said to be on the note at numerous clubs of the Premier League, including Manchester United, FC Chelsea and Liverpool FC.
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According to reports, Frankfurt wants to have 90 to 100 million euros – so much more than in January 2025 striker Omar Marmoush cost it to Manchester City for allegedly 75 million euros.
Eintracht Frankfurt could benefit from the forced relegation of Lyons
According to a report by the French portal “Foot Mercato”, Frankfurt Georges Mikautadze from Olympique Lyon on the note – if Ekikité was to go this summer transfer window. Eintracht has not yet formulated an official offer, but a bargain could not be expected.
According to the report, AFC Sunderland from England, as well as Turkish and Saudi Arabian clubs on the 24-year-old should also be on it. Mikautadze is still under contract with Olympique Lyon until 2028.
The striker born in Lyon, who plays for the national team of Georgia, came to 17 goals and eleven templates in 47 missions and around 2,200 minutes of application in the past season.
The crux of the matter: OL was ordered a few days ago by the French tax authority DNCG for excessive transfer losses to Ligue 2. The association, on the other hand, currently appeals.
With an actual descent, numerous players should want to leave the club, Lyon would then also have to save on salaries and take money through sales. That would also reduce the market value of some stars. Most recently, investor John Textor also said goodbye after numerous French fans threatened.