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Eintracht Frankfurt Proposes €25 Million Transfer Fee After Mainz Verbal Deal Emerges

Jonathan Burkardt’s rising market value has prompted Mainz to negotiate equal sharing of fees above €20 million with his camp, complicating his proposed move.

Trotz Ausstiegs-Vereinbarung über rund 20 Mio. Euro zocken Frankfurt und Mainz um die Ablöse für Burkardt.
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Overview

  • Jonathan Burkardt’s January 2024 contract extension with Mainz included a clause permitting his departure for a €20 million transfer fee.
  • Christian Heidel negotiated a verbal deal placing any transfer income above €20 million into a three-way split between Mainz, Burkardt and his agent.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt, not previously informed of these terms, has submitted an offer capped at €25 million as negotiations proceed.
  • Burkardt’s market valuation has climbed from €12 million to €35 million after scoring 18 Bundesliga goals in the 2024/25 season.
  • The 24-year-old forward is expected to agree a contract through 2030 with a €2.5 million base salary as he seeks Champions League football and stronger German national team prospects, with both clubs aiming to finalize the deal swiftly.