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Japan Times
a day ago
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- Japan Times
Ritsu Doan joins Eintracht Frankfurt on deal through 2030
Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday confirmed the signing of Japan winger Ritsu Doan until 2030 from Freiburg. Doan arrives for a reported fee of €20 million euros ($23.2 million). He made 123 appearances for Freiburg, scoring 26 goals and laying on 23 assists. The 27-year-old played a key role last season, netting 10 times and adding eight assists as Freiburg finished fifth in the Bundesliga to qualify for the Europa League. Doan is Frankfurt's second major signing after Jonathan Burkardt as it looks to cover for the loss of Hugo Ekitike, who left for Premier League champion Liverpool. "In the past few years Ritsu Doan has shown his high quality in the Bundesliga and brings a level of skill which will help us to achieve our goals," Frankfurt Sporting Director Markus Kroesche said in a statement. Doan has 57 caps for Japan, scoring 10 goals. Frankfurt plays its final preseason friendly on Saturday away at Premier League side Fulham, before opening its Bundesliga campaign at home against Werder Bremen on August 23.
Japan Today
2 days ago
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- Japan Today
Frankfurt signs Japan winger Doan until 2030
Japan winger Ritsu Doan has made the switch from Freiburg to Eintracht Frankfurt soccer Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday confirmed the signing of Japan winger Ritsu Doan until 2030 from Freiburg. Doan arrives for a reported fee of 20 million euros (£17 million). He made 123 appearances for Freiburg, scoring 26 goals and laying on 23 assists. The 27-year-old played a key role last season, netting 10 times and adding eight assists as Freiburg finished fifth in the Bundesliga to qualify for the Europa League. Doan is Frankfurt's second major signing after Jonathan Burkardt as they look to cover for the loss of Hugo Ekitike, who left for Premier League champions Liverpool. "In the past few years Ritsu Doan has shown his high quality in the Bundesliga and brings a level of skill which will help us to achieve our goals," Frankfurt sporting director Markus Kroesche said in a statement. Doan has 57 caps for Japan, scoring 10 goals. Frankfurt play their final pre-season friendly on Saturday at Premier League side Fulham, before opening their Bundesliga campaign at home to Werder Bremen on August 23. © 2025 AFP
Arab News
2 days ago
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- Arab News
Frankfurt sign Japan winger Ritsu Doan for its Champions League return
FRANKFURT: Eintracht Frankfurt have signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a squad depleted by the sale of Hugo Ekitiké as they prepare to return to the Champions League. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Doan joins on a five-year contract from fellow German club Freiburg, where he was top scorer with 10 goals as the team placed fifth in the Bundesliga. 'I'm very happy and honored to be here,' Doan said in a translated video message to Frankfurt fans. 'I can't wait to play in front of the supporters.' Frankfurt are heading back to the Champions League this season after a third-place Bundesliga finish but will have a new-look attack after striker Ekitiké was sold to Liverpool for a fee of 69 million pounds ($93.5 million). The 27-year-old Doan will be expected to team up with another new signing for Ekitiké's center-forward role, ex-Mainz striker Jonathan Burkardt. Doan won the Dutch Cup with PSV Eindhoven in 2022 and has played 57 games for the Japanese national team. That includes all of its games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and a role in securing qualification for next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Doan could make his Frankfurt debut Aug. 17 in a German Cup game against fifth-tier Engers. Frankfurt's first Bundesliga game of the season is six days later at home to Werder Bremen.
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Frankfurt sign Japan winger Doan in £17m deal until 2030
EINTRACHT Frankfurt have secured the services of Japan international Ritsu Doan from Bundesliga rivals Freiburg. The 27-year-old winger has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until 2030. Frankfurt reportedly paid 20 million euros (£17 million) to acquire the attacking midfielder. Doan leaves Freiburg after making 123 appearances for the club over several seasons. During his time at Freiburg, he contributed 26 goals and 23 assists for the German side. Last season proved particularly productive as he netted 10 times and provided eight assists in the Bundesliga. His performances helped Freiburg secure fifth place and Europa League qualification last term. The Japanese star becomes Frankfurt's second major summer signing after Jonathan Burkardt. His arrival helps compensate for the departure of Hugo Ekitike to Premier League champions Liverpool. Frankfurt sporting director Markus Kroesche expressed his delight at the acquisition. 'In the past few years Ritsu Doan has shown his high quality in the Bundesliga and brings a level of skill which will help us to achieve our goals,' Kroesche said. At international level, Doan has earned 57 caps for Japan, scoring 10 goals for his country. Frankfurt will complete their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Fulham this weekend. The Bundesliga campaign begins for Frankfurt with a home fixture against Werder Bremen on August 23. - AFP
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
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- Free Malaysia Today
Japan forward Doan moves to Frankfurt on 5-year deal
Ritsu Doan has earned 57 caps with the Japanese national team. (EPA Images pic) BERLIN : Eintracht Frankfurt have signed Japan forward Ritsu Doan on a five-year deal to 2030 from Freiburg, the Bundesliga club said today. The 27-year-old Doan, who has earned 57 caps with Japan, joins after three years at Freiburg where he scored 26 goals and set up another 23 in 123 matches. Frankfurt finished third in the league last season and will compete in the Champions League. 'Ritsu Doan has proved his real quality over recent years in the Bundesliga and brings with him the type of skills that will help us achieve our goals,' Eintracht board member for sport Markus Kroesche said in a statement. 'He has gained plenty of international experience in a Japan jersey and his technique, speed and mindset certainly made him stand out in recent years when he was at Freiburg. We're delighted that Ritsu has signed with us.' Prior to the Bundesliga, Doan had spent four seasons in the Dutch league with Groningen and PSV Eindhoven.
