# Eintracht Frankfurt squad and youth developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eintracht-frankfurt-club-developments > Updated: 2026-08-28T15:00:02.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 6. Eintracht Frankfurt continues to navigate squad instability and tactical rebuilding through a mix of transfer targeting and youth integration. The club remains focused on addressing defensive and goalkeeper needs, maintaining interest in Ajax Amsterdam defender Youri Baas—a versatile 23-year-old center-back valued at roughly €20 million—and SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu. Parallel to these external pursuits, the club is securing its future through significant academy and youth contract extensions. Following the recent signing of 16-year-old midfielder David Steineck from SV Darmstadt 98, the club has secured 21-year-old center-back Jeremiaha Maluze with a long-term contract until 2031. Maluze, who joined the club in the summer of 2025 from FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, previously played for the U21 squad and helped the team earn promotion to the Regionalliga after making 26 appearances, scoring three goals and providing ten assists in the Hessenliga. Maluze has successfully transitioned into the professional squad following strong pre-season performances under coach Adi Hütter. He recently made his competitive first-team debut as a substitute for captain Robin Koch in a DFB-Pokal first-round match against SC St. Tönis. Sporting director Timmo Hardung noted Maluze’s rapid adaptation, describing him as a “focused and willing learner.” On the transfer front, the club’s efforts to bolster its attacking options faced a setback on deadline day. An attempt to re-sign striker Arnaud Kalimuendo failed after Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis rejected the offer, which was deemed too low. This outcome leaves Eintracht Frankfurt with a limited attacking squad for the upcoming season. ## Claims - SC Freiburg coach Julian Schuster views Eintracht Frankfurt as a potential destination for goalkeeper Noah Atubolu. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Noah Atubolu has been the starting goalkeeper for SC Freiburg for the past three seasons. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Atubolu sought a transfer to the Premier League during the summer, but the move did not occur. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly considers the 24-year-old goalkeeper a preferred option. (corroborated by 3 sources) - SC Freiburg has signed Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen as Atubolu's successor. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jeremiaha Maluze has signed a contract extension with Eintracht Frankfurt through 2031. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Maluze made his first-team competitive debut in a DFB-Pokal match against SC St. Tönis. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sporting director Timmo Hardung praised Maluze's development and focus. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jeremiaha Maluze is 21 years old. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Maluze recorded three goals and ten assists in 26 appearances for the U21 squad in the Hessenliga. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Eintracht Frankfurt extends Jeremiaha Maluze's contract until 2031 Eintracht Frankfurt has extended the contract of 21-year-old center-back Jeremiaha Maluze until 2031 following his successful transition from the U21 squad to the professional team. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eintracht-frankfurt-extends-jeremiaha-maluzes-contract-until-2031 ### 2026-08-24: Eintracht Frankfurt targets new signings and extends youth contract Eintracht Frankfurt is pursuing Ajax defender Youri Baas and goalkeeper Noah Atubolu while securing youth talent David Steineck with a contract extension. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/noah-atubolu-linked-to-eintracht-frankfurt-as-freiburg-coach-discusses-future ### 2026-08-21: Eintracht Frankfurt pursues Noah Atubolu in goalkeeper search Eintracht Frankfurt is negotiating for SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu while managing internal options involving Kaua Santos and Michael Zetterer ahead of the new season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eintracht-frankfurt-pursues-noah-atubolu-in-goalkeeper-search ### 2026-08-19: Eintracht Frankfurt prepares for DFB Cup opener amid transfer rumors Eintracht Frankfurt prepares for its DFB Cup opener against SC St. Tönis, while goalkeeper Michael Zetterer's agent denies rumors of a transfer to Leeds United. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eintracht-frankfurt-prepares-for-dfb-cup-opener-amid-transfer-rumors ### 2026-08-14: Eintracht Frankfurt targets youth talent to rebuild defense Eintracht Frankfurt plans to address defensive gaps by promoting talents Keita Kosugi and Elias Baum following the sale of Nathaniel Brown to FC Bayern Munich. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eintracht-frankfurt-targets-youth-talent-to-rebuild-defense ### 2026-08-09: Eintracht Frankfurt updates: player performances and new subway partnership Eintracht Frankfurt sees goalkeeper Kaua Santos earn praise, Ansgar Knauff testing defensive roles, and the official launch of a new club-themed subway train in partnership with VGF. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kevin-trapp-eyes-german-national-team-return-under-jrgen-klopp --- Cite as: Eintracht Frankfurt squad and youth developments. 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