Atubolu to join Onyedika at Frankfurt
Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is set to join Raphael Onyedika at Eintracht Frankfurt on a loan deal after extending his contract with SC Fr Read More: https://punchng.com/atubolu-to-join-onyedika-at-frankfurt/
Nigerian goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is poised to join Onyedika at Eintracht Frankfurt, according to a source. The 24-year-old is expected to sign a contract extension with Freiburg that will enable his loan move to the Bundesliga club. Atubolu, who had previously rejected an extension, had been under contract until June 2027 and was looking to move to a bigger club, particularly in the Premier League.
However, no such move materialized despite interest from Aston Villa, Bournemouth, and Hull City. Atubolu has been a first-choice goalkeeper for Freiburg for three years, helping the team reach the 2026 UEFA Europa League final and making 36 Bundesliga appearances last season. The club valued Atubolu at around €15 million, a fee Frankfurt had been hesitant to pay upfront.
As a result, an extension followed by a loan move with a potential purchase clause was deemed the best structure for both clubs.
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