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Burkardt Set for First Eintracht Clash With Mainz After €20 Million Move

Eintracht’s sporting director says the striker joined only after securing a detailed development plan with a defined leadership role.

Overview

  • Markus Krösche revealed Burkardt pressed for specifics in talks, asking how Frankfurt would improve his weaknesses, use his strengths and position him in the team.
  • Reports in Bild put Burkardt’s annual salary at roughly €2.5 million before bonuses, which the club has not officially confirmed.
  • Since settling in, the 25-year-old has six Bundesliga goals and three in the Champions League and was named the DFL’s Player of the Month for October.
  • Burkardt says he will keep emotions in check against Mainz on Sunday at 19:30 in the Waldstadion and is focused on delivering three points for Eintracht.
  • The forward spent 11 years at Mainz and scored 18 league goals last season, leaving an attacking void that has contributed to the FSV’s current struggles.