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Leeds United agrees to sign Michael Zetterer from Eintracht Frankfurt

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Leeds United agrees to sign Michael Zetterer from Eintracht Frankfurt
Summary

Leeds United has reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for the transfer of goalkeeper Michael Zetterer. The deal, reportedly worth around €5 million, is close to finalization, pending personal terms with Zetterer. Leeds aims to fill the void left by Lucas Perri, who transferred to Torino. Manager Daniel Farke confirmed the club is near a signing but declined to discuss specifics until the transfer is complete. Zetterer has made 22 league appearances for Eintracht and previously represented Germany’s U20 and U21 teams.

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Key Details
  • •Leeds United targets Michael Zetterer as new goalkeeper.
  • •Transfer agreement is worth around €5 million.
  • •Zetterer is negotiating personal terms with Leeds.
  • •Lucas Perri's departure to Torino necessitates this signing.
  • •Zetterer has played 22 league matches for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Latest Updates
  • 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Zetterer completes Leeds move
  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Zetterer departs
  • 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fact File: Michael Zetterer
  • 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Zetterer joins Leeds United
  • 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Zetterer: I feel very happy to be here
  • 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds United reach agreement to sign Michael Zetterer
What they're saying
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The goalkeeper has completed a move to English Premier League club Leeds United FC.Eintracht Frankfurt and Leeds United have reached an agreement for a permanent transfer of Michael Zetterer.The 31-ye...

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Leeds United have added great depth in the goalkeeping department with the signing of German goalkeeper Michael Zetterer.Providing competition for James Trafford, the 31-year-old arrives from Bundesli...

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Leeds United are delighted to confirm the signing of experienced goalkeeper Michael Zetterer, who joins the club on a three-year-deal. The 31-year-old shot stopper joins the Whites from German Bundesl...

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