Transfer of Ritsu Doan to Frankfurt for a fee of 21 million euros
Ritsu Doan Joins Eintracht Frankfurt on a Five-Year Deal
Japanese international Ritsu Doan has completed his move to Eintracht Frankfurt from SC Freiburg, signing a contract that will keep him at the club until 2030. The reported transfer fee is €21 million upfront, with an additional €1 million in bonuses, totalling €22 million.
The transfer, which has been the subject of months of negotiations, comes as Doan looks to further his career in the Bundesliga and compete in the UEFA Champions League. Last season, the 24-year-old forward scored 10 goals and provided 8 assists for SC Freiburg.
The transfer details for Doan were reported by multiple sources, including kicker, Sky, Badische Zeitung, and fussballtransfers.com. The deal also includes a sell-on clause that benefits Freiburg, though the specifics of this clause have not been publicly disclosed.
Doan's transfer from SC Freiburg will see him replace Hugo Ekitiké, who moved to Liverpool earlier this year. The Japanese forward is expected to play a crucial role in Eintracht Frankfurt's attack, alongside new signing Jonathan Burkardt.
Doan joined SC Freiburg from PSV Eindhoven in 2022, and during his time at the club, he played 123 games, scoring 26 goals and providing 24 assists. The transfer fee for Doan could potentially rise to nearly €22 million with bonuses, making it one of the most significant deals of the transfer window.
In addition to his club career, Doan is a member of the Japanese national team and will be hoping to help his country qualify for the 2026 World Cup. With his move to Eintracht Frankfurt, Doan is poised to continue his development as one of Asia's most promising young footballers.
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Ritsu Doan's move to Eintracht Frankfurt sets him on a path to compete in European leagues, particularly the UEFA Champions League, given his past performances in the Bundesliga. As Doan transitions from SC Freiburg, he is expected to contribute significantly to Eintracht Frankfurt's attack, alongside Jonathan Burkardt, an upcoming footballer with European leagues in their sights.
