18 hours ago
Eintracht Frankfurt have officially announced the signing of Raphael Onyedika from Belgian champions Club Brugge, with the Nigerian international becoming the club's new midfield anchor ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract after Frankfurt reached an agreement with Brugge following weeks of negotiations. According to reports, the transfer package is worth up to €21 million, making Onyedika one of the club's biggest signings in club history: he is as expensive as Jonathan Burkardt and Ritsu Doan and is therefore sharing rank 4 in Frankfurt's most expensive signings with them.
Frankfurt had identified Onyedika as their top target for the defensive midfield role thanks to his physical presence, ball-winning ability, and extensive Champions League experience. The Nigerian made 183 appearances for Club Brugge, winning two Belgian league ******* les as well as the Belgian Cup and Super Cup during his four-year spell in Belgium.
The Eagles beat competition from several clubs, including teams from Saudi Arabia, to secure Onyedika's signature. His arrival is expected to give head coach Adi Hütter a commanding presence in midfield as Frankfurt aim to return to European competition after missing out last season.
#onyedika #club #midfield #year
The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract after Frankfurt reached an agreement with Brugge following weeks of negotiations. According to reports, the transfer package is worth up to €21 million, making Onyedika one of the club's biggest signings in club history: he is as expensive as Jonathan Burkardt and Ritsu Doan and is therefore sharing rank 4 in Frankfurt's most expensive signings with them.
Frankfurt had identified Onyedika as their top target for the defensive midfield role thanks to his physical presence, ball-winning ability, and extensive Champions League experience. The Nigerian made 183 appearances for Club Brugge, winning two Belgian league ******* les as well as the Belgian Cup and Super Cup during his four-year spell in Belgium.
The Eagles beat competition from several clubs, including teams from Saudi Arabia, to secure Onyedika's signature. His arrival is expected to give head coach Adi Hütter a commanding presence in midfield as Frankfurt aim to return to European competition after missing out last season.
#onyedika #club #midfield #year
10 days ago
HNB are reporting that Club Brugge have had a bid of around €9m for AZ Alkmaar midfielder Peer Koopmeiners rejected. AZ have already seen one midfielder leave this summer, with the talented Sven Mijnans depart for Eredivisie champions PSV. They are hoping to receive a fee of around €17m for Koopmeiners, well above the €9m that Club Brugge initially bid. Koopmeiners is said to be keen on a move to Belgium and for Club Brugge he would provide a replacement for Aleksandar Stankovic, who returned to Inter, and Raphael Onyedika who is also likely to depart this summer.
Outside of loan spells with Excelsior and Almere City, Koopmeiners has spent his entire career with AZ. Since making his debut in 2020, he has played over 100 games for the club, scoring six goals. The previous two seasons have been the best of Koopmeiners career so far. During the 2024/2025 season he returned from a loan spell with Excelsior to play 53 games for AZ, scoring twice and providing seven ***** ists. Last season he played 50 games for AZ, scoring four goals and providing two ***** ists.
Club Brugge, after selling Christos Tzolis and Stankovic this summer, certainly have enough money to pay the fee AZ are asking for, but the club will likely try and bargain for a lower price.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
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Outside of loan spells with Excelsior and Almere City, Koopmeiners has spent his entire career with AZ. Since making his debut in 2020, he has played over 100 games for the club, scoring six goals. The previous two seasons have been the best of Koopmeiners career so far. During the 2024/2025 season he returned from a loan spell with Excelsior to play 53 games for AZ, scoring twice and providing seven ***** ists. Last season he played 50 games for AZ, scoring four goals and providing two ***** ists.
Club Brugge, after selling Christos Tzolis and Stankovic this summer, certainly have enough money to pay the fee AZ are asking for, but the club will likely try and bargain for a lower price.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
#koopmeiners #brugge #scoring #excelsior
12 days ago
According to Bild, Raphael Onyedika is edging closer to a Bundesliga move as Eintracht Frankfurt's latest offer isn't far from Club Brugge's valuation. The Eagles saw their first two offers declined by the Belgian champions
The Champions League regulars are demanding €10 million, while Frankfurt are reportedly working to finalize the transfer for €8 million. Club Brugge were asking €30 million for the defensive midfielder last year, but they had to settle for a third of that sum now with his contract set to run out next summer.
Bild also reported the player has already reached total agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt. Adi Hütter's side completed their first marquee signing of the summer on Saturday with fellow midfielder Noel Aseko joining them from FC Bayern for around €13 million.
Onyedika played 42 games in all competitions for Club Brugge last season. The Nigerian joined the club from FC Midtjylland for a reported €9.5 million back in 2022. His countryman Jay-Jay Okocha is still a fan favorite at Eintracht Frankfurt after his four-year spell at the start of a decorated career.
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The Champions League regulars are demanding €10 million, while Frankfurt are reportedly working to finalize the transfer for €8 million. Club Brugge were asking €30 million for the defensive midfielder last year, but they had to settle for a third of that sum now with his contract set to run out next summer.
Bild also reported the player has already reached total agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt. Adi Hütter's side completed their first marquee signing of the summer on Saturday with fellow midfielder Noel Aseko joining them from FC Bayern for around €13 million.
Onyedika played 42 games in all competitions for Club Brugge last season. The Nigerian joined the club from FC Midtjylland for a reported €9.5 million back in 2022. His countryman Jay-Jay Okocha is still a fan favorite at Eintracht Frankfurt after his four-year spell at the start of a decorated career.
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23 days ago
Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly considering a move for Rangers and Scotland midfielder Connor Barron.
According to Sky Sports, the Bundesliga club, along with Serie A duo Bologna and Lazio, have expressed interest in the 23-year-old.
Barron is the latest name to emerge in Eintracht Frankfurt's search for a defensive midfielder following previous links with Bayer Leverkusen's Robert Andrich, Club Brugge's Raphaël Onyedika and West Ham's Edson Álvarez.
The Scotland international has two years remaining on his contract with Rangers. He joined the club from Aberdeen on a free transfer in 2024.
Barron made 37 appearances for Rangers last season.
According to Sky Sports, the Bundesliga club, along with Serie A duo Bologna and Lazio, have expressed interest in the 23-year-old.
Barron is the latest name to emerge in Eintracht Frankfurt's search for a defensive midfielder following previous links with Bayer Leverkusen's Robert Andrich, Club Brugge's Raphaël Onyedika and West Ham's Edson Álvarez.
The Scotland international has two years remaining on his contract with Rangers. He joined the club from Aberdeen on a free transfer in 2024.
Barron made 37 appearances for Rangers last season.
