Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer after the expiration of his contract with FC Koln.
The 28-year-old will remain in Germany after signing a three-year contract until 2026 with an option to extend for another year.
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The 28-year-old joins Eintracht on a free transfer from 1. FC Köln. The midfielder has signed a contract until 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣.
Welcome to Eintracht Frankfurt, Ellyes! #SGE | #Skhiri2027 pic.twitter.com/SY5Fn7GpYn
— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) July 5, 2023
Skhiri expressed his delight at completing the move and revealed he is ready to take the next step after securing a move to Deutsche Bank Park.
“Eintracht Frankfurt are a club that have developed considerably in the last few years,” he said. “I was impressed by the intensive way the club management made efforts to sign me.
“I’m certain Frankfurt is the right next step for me and that together we can achieve our objectives. I want to play my part in that.
“After having such a great time with Koln, it was particularly important for me to join a club that plays in Europe and where the emotional side of things plays a big role.
“With that in mind, I’m especially looking forward to the home games in front of the wonderful Frankfurt crowd,” Skhiri added.
The defensive midfielder spent the last four seasons with Koln after joining from French side Montpellier. He appeared 133 times for Die Geißböcke, scoring 20 goals and providing eight assists.
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— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) July 5, 2023
The Tunisian International has played 54 times for the Carthage Eagles, including in all of their group games at the FIFA World Cups in 2018 and 2022, and was voted the nation’s Player of the Year in 2021.
Skhiri will wear the number 15 jersey for Frankfurt and will compete in next season’s Europa League qualifiers with his new side.
