Frankfurt sign Japan winger Doan until 2030

Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday confirmed the signing of Japan winger Ritsu Doan until 2030 from Freiburg.

Doan arrives for a reported fee of €20 million (£17 million).

He made 123 appearances for Freiburg, scoring 26 goals and laying on 23 assists.

The 27-year-old played a key role last season, netting 10 times and adding eight assists as Freiburg finished fifth in the Bundesliga to qualify for the Europa League.

Doan is Frankfurt's second major signing after Jonathan Burkardt as they look to cover for the loss of Hugo Ekitike, who left for Premier League champions Liverpool.

"In the past few years Ritsu Doan has shown his high quality in the Bundesliga and brings a level of skill which will help us to achieve our goals," Frankfurt sporting director Markus Kroesche said in a statement.

A message from Ritsu Dōan to you all 👇🇯🇵#SGE | #Doan2030 pic.twitter.com/CYDcpihbcU

— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintrachtint) August 7, 2025

Doan has 57 caps for Japan, scoring 10 goals.

Frankfurt play their final pre-season friendly on Saturday at Premier League side Fulham, before opening their Bundesliga campaign at home to Werder Bremen on 23 August.