Bild reports that the 28-year-old Emmanuel Iyoha has officially announced his departure from Fortuna Düsseldorf after 12 years at the club. On Instagram, Iyoha wrote that after such a long time, he does not know what to say other than thank you. He thanked the people in charge who tried everything to convince him to be part of the new start, adding that he really appreciates this trust. He is sure that Fortuna will also succeed on this path without him with fresh faces, young talents and new energy, because that is what defines the club.

Emmanuel Iyoha, a 28-year-old German-Nigerian winger, currently favors other options, especially abroad, and has communicated this to Arabi and Ende. While a possibility for him to stay exists, it currently seems that Emmanuel Iyoha's time at Fortuna could end on June 30. In the 2025/2026 2. Bundesliga season, he made 25 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. The former Germany U21 international has a current Transfermarkt market value of €800k.