Jean-Mattéo Bahoya has left Eintracht Frankfurt to join Leeds United on loan. The English Championship club announced the signing of the 20-year-old French forward on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, via their official X account. The deal includes an option for a permanent transfer. Eintracht Frankfurt began the new Bundesliga season with a draw and sit eighth in the table with one point, two points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
What does the move mean for Eintracht Frankfurt?
Bahoya's departure comes as Eintracht Frankfurt have scored and conceded three goals each for a neutral goal difference. Manager Dino Toppmöller must now plan his attack without the young Frenchman, who was part of the pre-season squad. The team is currently preparing for their next match against fourth-placed FC Augsburg on September 6 at Deutsche Bank Park. All upcoming fixtures can be viewed on our fixtures page.
With Yassine Ebnoutalib, who has scored all three of the team's goals this season, a striker in form is available. Bahoya's exit could create room in the squad for other attacking options. The current team roster can be tracked on our squad overview.
How did Bahoya's time in Frankfurt go?
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya joined Frankfurt from AJ Auxerre in January 2025. The quick winger failed to establish himself consistently in the Bundesliga, making only a handful of appearances. His contract with SGE runs until 2028. The loan move to England now offers him a chance for more playing time in the Championship. Leeds United, managed by Daniel Farke, are aiming for immediate promotion back to the Premier League.
What is Eintracht Frankfurt's current situation?
Dino Toppmöller's team started the 2026/27 season with a 1-1 draw. They occupy eighth place in the standings. The recent form is indicated by a "D" for draw. The defence needs to become more solid after conceding three goals in one match. The exact league position and the progress of rivals can be followed on the standings page.
The next task is the home game against FC Augsburg this coming Saturday. Augsburg started with a win and are in fourth place. For Eintracht Frankfurt, it is the first home game of the season in front of their own fans. A win would be important to keep pace with the leading group early on. The season tally shows three goals, all scored by Yassine Ebnoutalib.
