Eintracht Frankfurt secures Burkardt: a change with a heart!

Eintracht Frankfurt secures Burkardt: a change with a heart!

Eintracht Frankfurt has landed a real coup: Jonathan Burkardt switches from FSV Mainz 05 to Eintracht and signs a contract until June 30, 2030. For around 20 million euros, which is just above the original exit clause, the 24-year-old becomes the most expensive new addition of the association from a German club. With up to 23 million euros, the overall package for Mainz 05 can even increase, since the Mainz can receive an additional 2 million euros in bonuses. These transfer information brings [fre.de] (https://www.fr.de/eintracht-frankfurt/die-eintracht-holt-ihrenwunscher 93818901.html) to the point.

Burkardt, who drew attention to himself in the past Bundesliga season as the best German scorer with 18 goals in 29 games, has played 144 games for Mainz since 2018 and scored 45 goals. Its impressive services catapulted its market value from 12 million euros to 35 million euros. Burkardt also took into account national coach Julian Nagelsmann in the national team, which continued to strengthen its importance in German football. The player himself commented emotionally about his change, described his time in Mainz as "beautiful" and now looks fuller to working with stars like Mario Götze and Robin Koch.

a simple change with perspective

The change came about through a so -called gentlemen’s agree, which Burkardt allowed to leave Mainz as soon as there was an offer of 20 million euros. With higher offers, even a division of the surplus between Burkardt, its consultant and the association had been agreed. Eintracht sports boss Markus Krösche praised Burkardt for his final skills, his tactical understanding and speed on the pitch-properties that should make him an indispensable leadership figure for Eintracht.

gratifying for the Mainz: Despite the departure of Burkardt, only three players in the statistics who have flushed more money into the association's coffers. Christian Heidel, the sports director of Mainz, praised Burkardt as a special player who inspired many young fans, and emphasized his enormous commitment, especially in the second half of the season from last season.

preparation for the new season

For Eintracht, an exciting phase is now beginning: The team starts on Monday and Tuesday with performance tests to prepare for the new season. Burkardt will be an integral part of the team and after the first training sessions on Wednesday, it should finally be serious for him in the Champions League. However, these new challenges seem to be what Burkardt was looking for, and with his obligation, he leaves a lasting impression in Mainz. Eintracht hopes to strengthen football capital with him and will do everything possible to successfully assert itself in the Bundesliga and Europe in the new season.

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