Raphael Onyedika signs five‑year deal with Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Belgian champions Club Brugge. The 25‑year‑old defensive midfielder agreed to a five‑year contract that runs until June 2031 and will wear the number 25 shirt.
The transfer fee is reported to be an initial €9 million, potentially rising to €10 million with performance‑related bonuses. Onyedika joins Frankfurt after four successful seasons in Belgium, where he helped Brugge win two Pro League titles, the Belgian Cup and the Supercup, and previously lifted the Danish Cup with FC Midtjylland. He has earned 26 caps for Nigeria and featured at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.
Frankfurt view the midfielder as a key addition to strengthen a midfield that conceded many goals last season. The club previously pursued him for several windows and rejected an approach from Saudi side Al‑Ittihad, securing his signature for a fee well below his estimated market value.
Entities: Adi Hütter · Bundesliga · Club Brugge · Eintracht Frankfurt · Fabrizio Romano · Markus Krösche · Nigeria national football team (Super Eagles) · Nigeria national team · Ozalla Football Academy · Raphael Onyedika
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- [● 17 SOURCES] The transfer fee is an initial €9 million, potentially rising to €10 million with performance‑related add‑ons. (multiple)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Raphael Onyedika is a 25‑year‑old Nigerian midfielder. (multiple)
- [● 14 SOURCES] Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported the deal and announced “Here we go!”. (multiple)
- [● 14 SOURCES] Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an agreement with Club Brugge to sign Raphael Onyedika. (multiple)
- [● 13 SOURCES] He made 183 appearances for Club Brugge and won two Belgian Pro League titles, a Belgian Cup and a Belgian Super Cup. (multiple)
- [● 14 SOURCES] Onyedika turned down interest from Saudi clubs, including Al‑Ittihad. (multiple)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Onyedika will undergo a medical examination before the transfer is finalised. (multiple)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Onyedika will sign a contract that runs until 2031. (multiple)