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.