Overview

• Mandic is a 17-year-old central defender who started all 27 matches in Eintracht Frankfurt’s U19 league and cup last season.
• He has earned four caps for the Croatian U19 national team, underscoring his international pedigree.
• Renowned for his passing accuracy and ability to build play from the back, he won 73% of his defensive duels and ranked third in pass success rate.
• The transfer will mark Mandic’s first step into professional men’s football and a significant test of his readiness.
• The departure could open opportunities for other Frankfurt youngsters such as Nick Seidel, while goalkeeper Sissis Efthymiou has chosen to extend his contract.