Ritsu Doan rejects Saudi transfer to stay with Eintracht Frankfurt

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Japanese midfielder Ritsu Doan has decided to remain with Eintracht Frankfurt after a highly anticipated transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad collapsed at the final stage.

Reports from German media outlets, including Kicker and Frankfurter Rundschau, indicate that while clubs had reached an agreement on a transfer fee of approximately 17 million euros (3.1 billion yen) and a salary of 9 million euros, Doan personally rejected the move. The decision was reportedly based on personal reasons and a desire to continue playing in Europe.

Although Frankfurt had intended to use the sale to bolster their finances, the sudden collapse of the deal leaves the club in a difficult position regarding their summer budget. Some reports suggest that while Doan is staying for now, there remains a possibility of a late move to the English Premier League before the transfer window closes.

Entities

Ajax · Al-Ittihad · Eintracht Frankfurt · Keito Nakamura · Malik Fofana · Olympique Lyonnais · Ritsu Doan · Stade de Reims

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Ajax is interested in signing Nakamura as a replacement for Mika Godts.
[● 2 SOURCES] Lyon needs to sell players before the transfer window closes to balance finances after missing out on the UEFA Champions League.
[● 2 SOURCES] Olympique Lyonnais is considering Keito Nakamura as a primary target to replace Malik Fofana.
[● 2 SOURCES] Keito Nakamura is currently under contract with Stade de Reims until June 2028.
[● 2 SOURCES] Stade de Reims has reportedly requested 25 million euros for Nakamura's transfer.
[● 2 SOURCES] Malik Fofana is valued at over 35 million euros.