Eintracht Frankfurt land Aseko from Bayern Munich – deal until 2031

Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of 20-year-old midfielder Noel Aseko from Bayern Munich. The youngster has put pen to paper on a contract running until the summer of 2031.

The Bundesliga side from Hesse moves to address their eighth-place finish in the 2025 Bundesliga table – 44 points from 34 games, with eleven wins, eleven draws and twelve losses. Recent form has been poor: no wins in the last four matches, two draws and two defeats (DDLL). Frankfurt sit 45 points behind league leaders Bayern Munich and must turn their attention to the new campaign.

What does Aseko’s arrival mean for Eintracht Frankfurt?

Sporting director Markus Krösche stressed the club’s belief in Aseko: “Noel Aseko was already part of the extended Bayern first-team squad two years ago for good reasons. We are convinced he can fully develop his strengths under our coaching staff and within our sporting environment in the Bundesliga.”

Aseko arrives with second-division experience under his belt. Last season he was on loan at Hannover 96, making 33 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga. He provided six assists and scored three goals. Media reports put the transfer fee at 13 million euros for the German U21 international.

Why is this transfer a coup for Frankfurt?

By signing Aseko, Eintracht Frankfurt bring in a young talent who was already in Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga squad setup. The hope is that his technical ability and game intelligence will translate to the top flight. Krösche’s reference to the “sporting environment” points to the structures under head coach Dino Toppmöller.

Frankfurt head into the new season after a final 2025 campaign that ended on 16 May 2026 with a 2-2 draw against VfB Stuttgart. Toppmöller’s side scored 61 goals but conceded 65 – a negative goal difference of minus four. Their last four games produced no wins, two draws and two defeats, highlighting the need for fresh impetus.

What happens next?

Aseko will now integrate into first-team training and prepare for his Bundesliga debut. Frankfurt plan to use upcoming friendlies to test his fitness and tactical understanding. If he delivers, he could quickly become a key figure in the Hesse club’s midfield.

Pre-season preparations are already under way, and Eintracht Frankfurt must ready themselves for another tough Bundesliga campaign. With Aseko on a deal until 2031, the club is clearly thinking long term.