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Eintracht Frankfurt nears signing of Lilian Brassier, offloads Arthur Theate

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt nears signing of Lilian Brassier, offloads Arthur Theate
Summary

Eintracht Frankfurt is reportedly close to finalizing the acquisition of French centre-back Lilian Brassier from Stade Rennes for around €8.5 million plus bonuses. The transfer comes as part of a defensive overhaul aimed at strengthening the squad. Concurrently, Belgian defender Arthur Theate is set to return to Bologna on an initial loan deal that includes a €15 million purchase option. Theate's departure follows a lack of playing time under head coach Adi Hütter, who has been restructuring the team since his return.

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  • •Frankfurt will sign Lilian Brassier from Stade Rennes.
  • •Arthur Theate is moving back to Bologna on loan with an option to buy.
  • •The restructuring follows Adi Hütter's return as head coach.
  • •Frankfurt is expected to pay €8.5 million plus bonuses for Brassier.
  • •Both players are set to undergo medicals ahead of the transfers.
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  • 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Eintracht Frankfurt set to sign Lilian Brassier and offload Arthur Theate
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Florian Plettenberg reports that Eintracht Frankfurt are on the verge of completing two transactions related to their summer defensive overhaul. French centre-back Lilian Brassier will join the RheinM...

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