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Younes Ebnoutalib Transfer from Elversberg to Eintracht Frankfurt
According to Bild, Frankfurt has signed Younes Ebnoutalib from Elversberg for a fixed transfer fee of 8 million euros plus nearly 1 million euros in bonuses. The player, who is a newcomer to Frankfurt, scored a crucial goal in his debut against BVB. He had been without a club in January 2024 after his contract with the Italian third division club AC Perugia was dissolved due to a metatarsal fracture.
Younes Ebnoutalib explained his transfer from SV Elversberg to Eintracht Frankfurt at a press conference. He stated that when he heard Eintracht was interested and that he could be with his family, it was clear to him that he wanted to be in Frankfurt. Ebnoutalib added that it is difficult to say no, as he now has the opportunity of being at a big club and also being able to play at home. The first contact with Eintracht Frankfurt occurred one or two weeks before the contract was signed. Prior to that, Ebnoutalib had reiterated his intention to stay in Elversberg until the summer. For the transfer, which was made official on New Year's Day, SV Elversberg received eight million euros plus two million in possible bonuses. One year prior, Elversberg had signed Ebnoutalib from FC Gießen for 50,000 euros.
Eintracht Frankfurt announced that they have signed Younes Ebnoutalib, the 22-year-old centre-forward from SV Elversberg. He will join Eintracht Frankfurt on January 1, 2026, with a contract until June 2031.
On January 1st, Younes Ebnoutalib will officially become a player for Eintracht Frankfurt. According to BILD information, the striker successfully completed all necessary medical examinations on Monday and is now signing his contract, which will run until the summer of 2031. Frankfurt is paying Elversberg a transfer fee of 8 million euros, with an additional 2 million in potential bonus payments. Ebnoutalib will be given the number 11 jersey, which was previously worn by Hugo Ekitiké.
An agreement has been reached between Eintracht Frankfurt and SV Elversberg for the transfer of Younes Ebnoutalib. Bild reports that Ebnoutalib will move to the Bundesliga club for eight plus two million euros, with the transfer being subject to a medical examination. It is expected that Ebnoutalib will sign a contract running until 2031 and will help improve the team's offense.
According to Bild, Eintracht Frankfurt has renewed its interest in Younes Ebnoutalib and submitted an improved offer of approximately 8 million euros after an initial offer was unsuccessful. Younes Ebnoutalib scored twelve goals during the first half of the season.
Simon Terodde advised Younes Ebnoutalib to sign a five-year contract with Frankfurt and suggested the possibility of finishing the season at Elversberg before joining Frankfurt in the summer.
According to Bild, SV Elversberg has rejected a 6.5 million euro offer from Eintracht Frankfurt for Younes Ebnoutalib, and the same source reports that Eintracht Frankfurt is expected to submit an improved offer to the second-division club in the coming days. Elversberg board member Nils-Ole Book stated that he cannot comment on sums and confirmed that there is no agreement on a transfer. Frankfurt and Ebnoutalib have reached a personal agreement.
According to Bild, SV Elversberg rejected a first offer from Eintracht Frankfurt for Younes Ebnoutalib worth 6.5 million euros.
Bild reports that there is intense competition among top clubs for Younes Ebnoutalib. Eintracht Frankfurt is among numerous top clubs interested and is very eager to sign him. SV Elversberg has rejected a first offer for Younes Ebnoutalib and does not intend to let their star striker leave for a small fee.
Bild reports that Eintracht Frankfurt has reached a verbal agreement with Younes Ebnoutalib. However, the deal is not yet certain because Wolfsburg is also bidding for the player.
A recent report stated that Eintracht Frankfurt was close to a verbal agreement with Younes Ebnoutalib, but a breakthrough has apparently not yet been achieved. An offer to SV Elversberg is still pending.
Younes Ebnoutalib is inclined towards a move to Eintracht Frankfurt. Eintracht Frankfurt want to advance an agreement this week.
Eintracht Frankfurt is in the final stages of negotiations with striker Younes Ebnoutalib from SV Elversberg. According to 'Sky', a verbal agreement is imminent. The timing of the intended transfer is not yet determined. Frankfurt boss Markus Krösche wants to sign him in winter, or at the latest by the upcoming summer, and has not yet submitted a written offer to Elversberg.
Elversberg-Boss Nils-Ole Book stated to 'Sky' that he has not been informed of any approach from Eintracht Frankfurt for Ebnoutalib and that no club has contacted them. He said he cannot declare the striker as not for sale, but it would require a very good offer and that there is a high threshold for a sale. It is reported that Eintracht is already at an advanced stage with Ebnoutalib on personal terms.
The Bundesliga clubs Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as Torino FC, Villarreal CF, and Feyenoord Rotterdam, have recently expressed interest in Ebnoutalib.
According to information from 'Bild', SGE could make a double signing. The potential transfer of Younes Ebnoutalib from SV Elversberg is being considered independently of the club's absolute preferred candidate, William Osula of Newcastle United. Ebnoutalib is also sought after by many clubs. It is said that Ebnoutalib can envision a transfer to Frankfurt and has a price of at least ten million euros.
Younes Ebnoutalib, a 22-year-old German-Moroccan forward and standout player for Elversberg in the 2. Bundesliga, is attracting interest from major clubs. According to information from Bild, Champions League participant Eintracht Frankfurt is among the interested parties. The publication also notes that a transfer could happen faster than anticipated, raising the possibility of a winter move. His coach, Vincent Wagner, has commented on this situation. Ebnoutalib joined Elversberg in January 2025 and has scored 10 goals in 13 league appearances this season. His contract runs until June 2028. His market value is estimated at €1.50m by Transfermarkt. Bologna has also been recently linked with the player.
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