Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Simon Simoni. The Albanian shot-stopper leaves the Bundesliga club after three years to join Swiss side FC Luzern. The move marks the end of an era for the Hessians, who have reshaped their squad under new manager Adi Hütter with Kaua Santos and Michael Zetterer now in goal.
What happened?
The club announced Simoni’s exit on Monday. The 22-year-old joined Frankfurt in January 2023 but fell out of Hütter’s plans. After loan spells at FC Ingolstadt and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, his departure was inevitable. Frankfurt finished the 2025/26 Bundesliga season in 8th place with 44 points from 34 games (11 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses). Their last four matches ended without a win (DDLL).
Why is Simoni leaving Eintracht Frankfurt?
Simoni had no future under Hütter, who took charge in summer 2026. The Austrian coach is building his team around Brazilian Kaua Santos and German Michael Zetterer as his first-choice keepers. Frankfurt’s 2025/26 campaign was uneven: they scored 61 goals but conceded 65, ending 45 points behind Bayern Munich. Their final match ended in a 2:2 draw against VfB Stuttgart on 16 May 2026.
What does Simoni’s exit mean for Frankfurt?
Losing Simoni costs Frankfurt a backup goalkeeper who rarely featured in recent years. The club now relies on Santos and Zetterer to shore up their defense as they aim for Bundesliga and European success in the new season. Hütter’s decision underscores his clear vision for the team’s future.
What’s next for Simoni?
The 22-year-old will join FC Luzern in Switzerland’s Super League. His Frankfurt career included just 14 appearances after loans elsewhere. The Hessians, meanwhile, turn the page with two new goalkeepers and a manager determined to impose his system.
