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Eintracht Frankfurt Bids Farewell to Kevin Trapp Before Champions League Return

Club leaders hailed the 35-year-old a legend, citing 383 appearances plus his 2022 Europa League heroics.

Overview

  • Eintracht held an on‑pitch tribute before kickoff against Galatasaray, with supporters and officials honoring the departing goalkeeper, now with Paris FC.
  • Board members Axel Hellmann and Markus Krösche praised Trapp’s decade of service and called him a club legend.
  • Trapp’s Frankfurt career spanned 383 matches, with his legacy defined by the Europa League title run in 2022.
  • The goalkeeper thanked fans, reflected on Sevilla, and said he would never be completely gone from the club, as leaders discussed a potential post‑career role.
  • Local reports said he received lifetime club membership during the ceremony, while coverage also noted brief stadium audio issues during his remarks.