Frankfurt’s big‑earner departs: Batshuayi heads to Saudi Arabia

Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed the Wechsel of 32‑year‑old Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi to Saudi‑Arabien’s Abha Club, ending his contract that runs to 2027 and reportedly earning about €3 million a year. At the same time, fellow forward Elye Wahi is linked with a return to OGC Nice, highlighting divergent paths for the club’s attackers.

Batshuayi’s departure to Saudi Arabia

Batshuayi arrived at Eintracht Frankfurt in early 2025 when the club paid €3 million to Galatasaray for the forward. During his two‑year spell he featured in 21 matches, accumulated 484 minutes and found the net four times.

The Belgian reportedly draws an annual salary of roughly €3 million, making him one of the club’s high‑earners. He was absent from recent training sessions and was listed for transfer before the move to Abha was confirmed on Monday.

Earlier in his career Batshuayi impressed while on loan at Borussia Dortmund in the 2017/18 second half of the season, scoring nine goals in 14 appearances. That spell remains his most prolific period in German football.

Elye Wahi, the 23‑year‑old striker signed by Frankfurt in early 2025 for €26 million, is again being linked with a return to OGC Nice on a new loan that could include a purchase option or obligation. According to reports he previously declined a move to a financially strong Premier League club in favor of the French side.

New head coach Adi Hütter declined to compare the current squad with last season’s, noting in a interview that “there is still a lot to do before the transfer window closes”. He added that the roster remains oversized but the club will create room for incoming players.

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The simultaneous departure of Batshuayi and the possible exit of Wahi underline Frankfurt’s need to rebuild its attacking options before the summer window closes. How the club addresses these gaps will shape its competitiveness in the upcoming Bundesliga season.