Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt has signed French striker Elye Wahi to a long-term contract that runs until 2030.
Frankfurt shared a photo showing the 22-year-old Wahi signing the deal on Friday evening.
“I’m very happy to have signed for Eintracht Frankfurt,” Wahi said in French. “I hope the supporters of the club have faith in me, and I will work to repay them.”
While no official transfer fee was disclosed, French outlet L’Equipe reported that Frankfurt paid 26 million euros ($27.3 million) for Wahi, with an additional 3 million euros in bonuses and a 12% share of any future sell-on fee.
This move marks the third major step in Wahi’s career over the past two years. He joined Lens from Montpellier in 2023 for 35 million euros ($38 million), after turning down a move to Premier League side Chelsea.
Although Wahi had an impressive start at Lens, he struggled to settle and, despite scoring 12 goals in 36 appearances, moved to Marseille this season for 25 million euros. However, his time at Marseille was less successful, with only three league goals and ongoing issues with consistency.
Elye Wahi made a strong impact at Montpellier during the 2022-23 season, scoring 19 goals in the league and showcasing his speed and technical ability.
Eintracht Frankfurt has also made significant sales in recent years, with Randal Kolo Muani moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for a reported 95 million euros. Additionally, Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush joined Premier League champions Manchester City on Thursday for an estimated 70 million euros ($73 million).
