Overview

• Eintracht Frankfurt and Ritsu Doan agreed all personal and contractual terms on July 24, leaving only inter-club negotiations on the transfer fee.
• SC Freiburg is holding out for a €25 million fee while Frankfurt’s current proposal stands at €15 million plus €3 million in performance-related bonuses.
• The move follows Frankfurt’s €95 million windfall from Hugo Ekitiké’s sale and aims to bolster their squad ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.
• Doan, who joined Freiburg in 2022 and recorded 18 goals and assists in 34 matches last season, selected Frankfurt after weighing multiple offers during his home vacation.
• Both clubs are working to bridge the remaining €7 million valuation gap quickly to finalize the deal before pre-season preparations begin.