National player Koch extended in Frankfurt until 2030

Despite tempting offers, national player Robin Koch decided to remain at Eintracht Frankfurt and extended his contract with the Hessian Bundesliga club prematurely until 2030. « We have succeeded in binding an absolute service provider in the long term, which is an important signal, » commented Frankfurt’s sports director Markus Krösche the extension of Koch’s working paper until 2027.

The 28-year-old defense chief of the Champions League participant was mainly courted by runner-up Bayer Leverkusen, but ultimately decided to remain in the main metropolis after intensive conversations. «I often listen to my gut feeling. And here, too, this told me relatively early that it was only correct to extend my contract, »Koch explained his decision.

Koch came to Eintracht from Leeds United in 2023, for which he previously played 85 competitive games. In the past season, he was one of the best defenseers in the Bundesliga and played a large part in third place, through which the Frankfurt team only qualified for the premier class for the second time in the club’s history.

Koch important pillar of Eintracht defensive

«We have reached extraordinary together, and he has also become a German international again – Frankfurt is the right place for him and he is the right player for us. It is very important for the development of this young team that Robin stays, »said Krösche.

Most Koch was deployed with the national team in the Nations League. He played through both in the semi -finals against Portugal (1: 2) and in the game for third place against France (0: 2). After the vacation he also wants to attack Eintracht.

“Playing again in the Champions League in the coming season is something special for the club, for the city and also for me. I want us to confirm our services in the next few years and play a very good role in all competitions, « Koch formulated his goals and announced: » I still want to achieve a lot here.  »