Eintracht Frankfurt are closing in on a new goalkeeper. The Bundesliga club are on the verge of signing Noah Atubolu from SC Freiburg.
The sports outlet published the report earlier this week. It states that the club from Frankfurt have identified the young shot-stopper as a target to bolster their goalkeeping department. Atubolu, a product of Freiburg's youth academy, is seen as a long-term prospect for the club. The exact financial details of the potential move have not been disclosed.
Why is Eintracht looking for a new keeper?
The search for a new goalkeeper is a priority for Eintracht Frankfurt. In the concluded 2025 season, the team conceded 54 goals while also scoring 54 times. This even goal difference was enough for a seventh-place finish with 42 points from 29 matches. Their recent form read WDLWD. Strengthening the defence with a new man between the posts is now a key objective before the new campaign kicks off. The squad finished the season 34 points behind champions Bayern Munich.
How does Atubolu fit into the current squad?
Noah Atubolu would join a squad currently dealing with several absentees. On our injuries page, attacking players Jessic Ngankam, Hugo Larsson, Jonathan Burkardt, and Ritsu Doan are all listed as sidelined. Signing a goalkeeper would therefore be the first step in preparing the team for the challenges ahead. The full Eintracht Frankfurt squad is available on our squad overview page. Atubolu is regarded as a talented, athletic keeper with good command of his area and would be an option for the future.
What does this mean for the upcoming fixtures?
The next competitive challenge for Eintracht Frankfurt is already scheduled for 29 August 2026. They will travel to face Bundesliga rivals Union Berlin, who ended last season in 11th place. All upcoming fixtures can be found on our fixtures page. A deal for Atubolu could be completed before this match, although an appearance so soon seems unlikely. Preparations for the new season are in full swing, and the club's decision-makers are aiming for targeted reinforcements.
The reporting from TAVE Sports highlights Eintracht's intent to solidify their defence. If the transfer goes through, it would be the first significant move of the current transfer window. After finishing seventh in the final standings, the Frankfurt side aims to get closer to the European places again. The complete table from last season is documented on our standings page.
