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03-06-2025
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Chelsea push for Ekitiké deal with Club World Cup in sight
Chelsea are reportedly eager to finalise a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitiké as soon as possible, aiming to have him available for the Club World Cup, which begins in mid-June. According to Sky Germany, concrete talks between the player's representatives and the Blues took place again on Monday. Advertisement Eintracht remain in a strong negotiating position, with the 22-year-old French forward under contract until 2029. The Bundesliga club's board member for sport, Markus Krösche, is said to have set a €100 million price tag on Ekitiké. However, it's uncertain whether he would even be fit to feature at the Club World Cup. Ekitiké was recently forced to withdraw from France's squad for the U21 European Championship due to persistent back problems.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Chelsea discussing move for Hugo Ekitiké
The race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitiké (22) is hotting up with Chelsea now upping their interest in the Frenchman, according to The Independent. It was reported by Sacha Tavolieri earlier that Liverpool had stepped up their interest in the Frankfurt striker. It comes after Newcastle United secured qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League, which in turn makes a departure for Alexander Isak highly unlikely. Advertisement Their attention has therefore turned to Ekitiké, however, Chelsea's interest is also growing. The London side also have an interest in Ipswich Town's Liam Delap and Sporting CP's Viktor Gyökeres. However, the former is expected to join Manchester United, and the latter is also a target for Arsenal. Within this context, Chelsea are now 'extensively' discussing a move for Ekitiké. Eintracht Frankfurt's substantial €100m price tag is a potential stumbling block in any move, although Chelsea's qualification for the Champions League gives them a certain level of wiggle room in the upcoming transfer window. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Liverpool turn attention towards Hugo Ekitiké
Newcastle United's qualification for the UEFA Champions League could have a knock-on effect on the future of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitiké (22), according to Sacha Tavolieri. The French forward is the subject of significant interest after a breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga. Much of the interest in the former Paris Saint-Germain No.9 comes from the Premier League, with RMC Sport citing an interest from Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Those three teams have qualified for next season's Champions League, as have Newcastle. Advertisement The Tyneside club's qualification for the competition could have consequences in the race to sign Ekitiké. As a result of their qualification, Alexander Isak is now very unlikely to leave the club. The Swedish forward had been a target for Liverpool. Now, the Premier League champions will instead turn their full focus towards Ekitiké, who is seen as a replacement for Darwin Nuñez, should he leave, either for Saudi Arabia or for Spain, as per Tavolieri. As reported by RMC Sport, the Frenchman will not go cheap with his club demanding a fee between €80-100m. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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The Winners: Bundesliga Player of the Season, Coach of the Season and More
With the Bundesliga now reaching its conclusion with Bayern Munich crowned as champions after reclaiming their crown from Bayer Leverkusen, Get German Football News unveils the winners of our annual awards. GGFN Bundesliga Player of the Season – Michael Olise Michael Olise has been a revelation at Bayern Munich. From swapping South London to Munich, a mid-table Premier League team to a European giant, the Frenchman certainly had to hit the ground running. After his €53m move from Crystal Palace, few could have predicted the impact that the 23-year-old would have in his maiden Bundesliga campaign. Advertisement With 30 goal contributions (12 goals and 18 assists) in 34 Bundesliga games, Olise has moulded himself into one of Europe's leading players. No player made more passes into the penalty area than Olise (111) across Europe's Top 5 Leagues this season, nor had a higher Expected Assists (12.5). The Frenchman – who predominately operated on the right flank – also registered 169 Shot-Creating Actions and 90 Key Passes, the most of any Bundesliga player. A standout performer, Olise also ranked high in Progressive Passes (98th percentile), Shot-Creating Actions (98th percentile) and aways made himself available, again ranking in the 98th percentile, for Progressive Passes Received. As Bayern dominate the Bundesliga, Olise has soon established himself as a leading player for Germany's giant. Daniel Pinder GGFN Bundesliga Young Player of the Season – Hugo Ekitiké If Omar Marmoush had never left Eintracht Frankfurt in the winter, this could have been a very different story. However, after the Egyptian departed, Ekitiké became the man for die Adler. The Frenchman was already having a good season, but the spotlight was now on him as he was the club's sole striker, and he thrived. Advertisement The striker joined Frankfurt 18 months ago and struggled in his first six months at the club as he found his feet after struggling at PSG, but this season, he has begun to deliver on the promise he held while at Reims. Ekitiké is a unique striker who combines a physical presence with great technical ability. The 22-year-old finished the season with 15 goals and eight assists in 33 games and was the driving force behind Frankfurt's Champions League qualification. Ekitiké will be the next striker that Frankfurt sell for a nearly triple-digit million fee, whether that be this summer or next, following in the footsteps of Luka Jovic, Randal Kolo Muani, Sebastien Haller and Marmoush. All signs point towards him following his former teammate to the Premier League. Jack Meenan GGFN Bundesliga Coach of the Season – Vincent Kompany Vincent Kompany arrived at Bayern Munich with a monumental task on his hands. After the Rekordmeister failed to secure the 2023/24 Bundesliga title, losing out to Bayer Leverkusen, it was imperative that the Belgian brought the Meisterschale back to Bavaria. Upon his appointment, many questioned his pedigree as a manager. Sure, he earned promotion with Burnley but they finished 19th in the Premier League the following season with just five wins in 38 games, and he hadn't won anything in 90 games at Anderlecht, averaging just 1.7 PPM. Advertisement But he hit the ground running in Germany. Playing 4-2-3-1 in all but one Bundesliga game, Bayern Munich didn't suffer a league defeat until matchday 14, against Mainz 05. Bayern's 82 points after 34 games was the most the Rekordmeister had recorded since the 2017/18 season, and they were just one goal shy of 100 league goals this season, while boasting the best defence with just 32 goals conceded despite defensive injuries and a change of goalkeepers. The difference from Kompany's first couple of months in charge to the latter games of the season is certainly noticeable too. Not only has his players developed but so has the Belgian. Kompany and Bayern now have a clear philosophy, and his inspiration and drive transpires to his players. Bayern have been a force to be reckoned with this season and no team has gotten close. DP GGFN Bundesliga Signing of the Season – Michael Olise Olise's season is best summed up by the fact that he also scooped up the GGFN Player of the Season award. The Frenchman ended the season with 12 goals and 18 assists, and with key injuries to Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane in Bayern's attack, Olise showed how important he is going forward. Advertisement A year on after Bayern spent €50m for the 23-year-old, it already looks like a bargain. JM GGFN Best German Abroad – Yann Aurel Bisseck Bisseck has rarely featured in the Bundesliga during his short career. The former Köln player developed in Denmark at Aarhus before moving to Inter Milan in 2023 After a slow start in his first season in Milan, Bisseck has now played his way into being an integral part of the Inter defence that has seen them reach the Champions League final and fighting Napoli to the very end for the Serie A title. The 24-year old's performances this season even saw him earn a call up to the German national team back in March where he made a 13 minute cameo against Italy. Advertisement Bisseck has shown moments of still being raw this season, but he is overall on course to develop into a potential starter for Germany in the future. JM GGFN Moment of the Season – Arminia Bielefeld reaching the DFB Pokal final The great thing about this moment is that it can get even better. The fact that Bielefeld are in the final is already a monumental occasion, but the fact that they could possibly win it could take the whole thing up a level. How Bielefeld even reached this point is remarkable. In each round, they faced teams in leagues above them, beating Hannover, Union Berlin, Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen. The game against the defending champions was the standout, as it wasn't a case of simply sitting back and waiting for the opportunity. Bielefeld took the game to Leverkusen and thoroughly outplayed them. Advertisement They will get their big moment in Berlin this Saturday, and considering Stuttgart's recent form, there is a real chance that Bielefeld could make the impossible possible and put the city on the map. JM GGFN Bundesliga Team of the Season Robin Zenter – Rasmus Kristensen, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, Alphonso Davies – Joshua Kimmich, Angelo Stiller – Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz – Harry Kane >> READ: Our full Bundesliga Team of the Season profile piece GGFN | News Desk
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20-05-2025
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Ekitiké keen to leave Eintracht Frankfurt despite Champions League qualification
Hugo Ekitiké remains eager to leave Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, despite the club securing Champions League football, Sky Germany reports. The French forward has been a key figure in a Frankfurt side that finished third in the Bundesliga, sealing a spot in Europe's top club competition on the final matchday of the season. Advertisement However, the prospect of Champions League football hasn't altered Ekitiké's plans, with the club reportedly already informed of his intentions. Sky Germany claims that Die Adler are demanding a staggering €100 million fee for the former Paris Saint-Germain striker. Ekitiké enjoyed an outstanding 2024/25 campaign, racking up 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions.
