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Eintracht Frankfurt targets Atubolu with lower transfer fee from Freiburg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt targets Atubolu with lower transfer fee from Freiburg

Summary

Eintracht Frankfurt is interested in signing Noah Atubolu from SC Freiburg as a replacement for goalkeeper Michael Zetterer. Under new coach Adi Hütter, Zetterer is expected to be a backup, prompting his potential departure for more playing time. Atubolu, whose contract expires soon, is seeking to leave Freiburg. The club has an asking price of around €25 million, but Frankfurt anticipates negotiating a fee closer to €15 million plus performance bonuses. Initial discussions have been held with Atubolu, but no talks between the clubs have taken place yet.

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Key Details

•Frankfurt favors Kauã Santos as first-choice goalkeeper.
•Zetterer may leave Frankfurt for regular playing time.
•Atubolu is looking to exit Freiburg this summer.
•Freiburg's asking price is reportedly €25 million.
•Frankfurt seeks to negotiate a lower fee around €15 million.

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3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Frankfurt could sign SC Freiburg's Atubolu for cut-price fee

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Under new coach Adi Hütter, Eintracht Frankfurt have decided favour Kauã Santos over Michael Zetterer as first choice goalkeeper.With the latter slated to be a back up for the new season, the 31-yea...
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