New deal to boost attack
German club Eintracht Frankfurt announced that it has reached an official agreement with French club Marseille to sign young French striker Elie Wahi. This deal comes to compensate for the absence of Egyptian player Omar Marmoush, who left the team shortly after joining.
Deal details
Transfer value: The deal is worth 26 million euros, with 3 million euros in performance-related bonuses.
Sale clause: It was agreed that Marseille will receive 12% of the value of any future sale of the player.
Medical examination: The player will undergo medical examinations tomorrow before signing the final contracts.
Who is Elie Wahi?
A young French talent
Elie Wahi is considered one of the most prominent rising talents in French football. The player was born in 2003 and began his career with Montpellier before moving to Marseille, where he showed distinctive offensive capabilities that made him the focus of attention of many European clubs.
His performance with Marseille
During the past season, Wahi scored many decisive goals and proved himself as a player who possesses speed, skill, and the ability to finish attacks with high accuracy.
Reasons for Frankfurt's contract with Wahi
Compensation for Omar Marmoush's departure: The contract with Elie Wahi came after the departure of the Egyptian player Omar Marmoush, which made Frankfurt need a striker capable of filling this gap in the attacking line.
Future vision: Wahi is considered a young player with a promising future, making him an important addition to the club's project in the long term.
Strengthening the offensive force: Frankfurt seeks to strengthen its ranks with players who possess the skill and speed to achieve positive results in the German League and European participations.
Statements about the deal
Frankfurt management
The sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt club stated:
"Elie Wahi is a player with great potential and will be a great addition to our team. We are happy to reach an agreement with Marseille and look forward to seeing him on the pitch soon."
The player's agents
Elie Wahi's agents confirmed that the player is excited to join Frankfurt and adapt to the German League, as he sees this transfer as a great opportunity to develop his level and compete at the highest levels.
What can Wahi offer Frankfurt?
Amazing offensive capabilities: Wahi has distinctive individual skills that make him able to create opportunities and score from the most difficult situations.
Great speed: His speed helps him penetrate opponents' defenses and threaten the goal constantly.
Experience despite his young age: Despite his young age, Wahi has a fair amount of experience from his participation with Marseille in the French League.
Frankfurt's future after this deal
By signing Elie Wahi, Eintracht Frankfurt shows its great ambition to compete on all fronts. Wahi is expected to be an essential part of the team's attacking plan, as the club hopes to achieve positive results this season.
Conclusion
Elie Wahi's move to Eintracht Frankfurt is an important step for both parties, as the player will benefit from the opportunity to play in the German League, while Frankfurt strengthens its ranks with a young striker with tremendous capabilities. The coming days will reveal the extent to which this deal will affect the team's performance in local and continental tournaments.