Eintracht Frankfurt dropped a bombshell, omitting four first-team players from their training camp in Grassau, with central midfielder Ellyes Skhiri officially released for transfer talks! This isn’t just a minor tweak, folks. While the club kept quiet on the destination, everyone knows Skhiri has been heavily linked with a return to his old stomping grounds at Köln.
Skhiri’s Exit and Other Absences From Camp
At 31, Skhiri’s departure is significant, especially after a dismal World Cup with Tunisia where he wore the captain’s armband. He spent four seasons anchoring Köln’s midfield before joining Frankfurt as a free agent in 2023, and his current contract is up at the end of the upcoming season. It sure feels like the writing is on the wall for this split. On top of Skhiri, Frankfurt also left out strikers Michy Batshuayi, who only played 10 games last season, Noel Futkeu, their 2. Bundesliga top-scorer who they just re-signed from Greuther Fürth, and Jessic Ngankam, who was out on loan at Wolfsberger AC.
Ebimbe’s Future Is Far From Settled
But while some are out, Junior Dina Ebimbe and Niels Nkounkou ARE part of the squad traveling to Bavaria. Ebimbe’s situation is the real hot potato. He was almost off to Schalke 04, but coach Adi Hütter wants to keep him in the fold. That hasn’t stopped the newly-promoted Schalke from still fancying their chances, especially as Frankfurt pushes hard for Ebimbe to extend his contract. This isn’t just about training camp anymore; it’s about who’s staying and who’s leaving for good as the new season looms.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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