Transfers
Eintracht Frankfurt wrestles with Uzun's future amid €60m price tag
Eintracht Frankfurt faces a pressing need for a creative spark after missing the Qualifikation for international Geschäft last season, leaving the Verein dependent on Transfereinnahmen. Retaining the 20‑year‑old Unterschiedsspieler Can Uzun could fill the offensive void and stabilise the squad.
The story first appeared on XShare and RedditCopy, marked as ArticleFüg, with Quelle noted, and the accompanying image credited to NurPhoto/GettyImagesEs. It highlights the Transfer-Thema that dominates discussions at the Riederwald, asking whether Uzun Bleibt or departs.
Uzun, currently wearing the WM 2026 Trikot of the Turkish Nationalmannschaft, has emerged as a coveted Offensiv‑Juwel, drawing Begehrlichkeiten from Top‑Klubs across Europe. At just 20 Jahren old, he is already described as the club’s biggest Unterschiedsspieler.
Galatasaray Istanbul, the Turkish champion, has opened concrete talks, while Serie A sides have also extended their Fühler. In response, Frankfurt has set a Mindestablöse of 60 Million Euro, a financial Hürde intended to filter the interest.
Sportvorstand Markus Krösche publicly downplayed rumours, stating “Momentan gibt es keine Anzeichen, dass er uns verlässt,” and confirmed that a definitive decision has not yet been taken. Obwohl the club has not taken an unmissverständlich position, the club’s leadership remains cautious.
Internally, the club is considering a Stoppschild for Uzun this summer, a departure from earlier practice, to avoid repeating the painful losses of Nathaniel Brown and Rasmus Kristensen. The plan hinges on generating funds elsewhere.
To fund such a block, Eintracht eyes the sale of Farès Chaïbi and Jean‑Mattéo Bahoya, whose combined departure could generate a sum beyond 50 Million Euro for the Vereinskasse. Die potential revenue would ease the pressure on the club’s finances.
Coach Adi Hütter plans to build his new offense around Uzun, and striker Jonathan Burkhardt praised him: “With the ball Can is our best dribbler, our biggest Unterschiedsspieler.” The player’s impact in each Spiel is seen as vital.
The next steps hinge on whether the club can secure the required funds and whether the interest from Galatasaray and Serie A clubs translates into a concrete offer, leaving Uzun’s future at the Riederwald uncertain.