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“I felt very comfortable in Frankfurt from the start but now….”- Rasmus Kristensen breaks silence after leaving Leeds United for Eintracht Frankfurt
Rasmus Kristensen Seals Permanent Move from Leeds United to Eintracht Frankfurt
Leeds United have officially confirmed the departure of Rasmus Kristensen, as Eintracht Frankfurt have opted to make his loan switch permanent following a strong season in the Bundesliga.
Kristensen joined Leeds nearly three years ago in a £10 million transfer from Red Bull Salzburg, reuniting with then-manager Jesse Marsch.
However, after two seasons out on loan, the Danish right-back has now left the club for good.
His first year at Elland Road didn’t go as planned. Initially brought in to replace Luke Ayling long-term, Kristensen struggled for form and eventually lost both his place in the starting XI and his spot in the Danish national team by 2023.
He was among eight players who activated the controversial loan clause arranged by former sporting director Victor Orta.
After an underwhelming stint with Roma, where he found limited playing time, Kristensen spent a second season out on loan—this time in Germany, alongside the likes of Jack Harrison.
The move to Frankfurt proved to be a turning point. Kristensen has impressed with six goal contributions across 38 appearances, helping his side climb to third in the Bundesliga and push for a Europa League semi-final spot. His performances have now earned him a permanent deal.
According to The Athletic, Leeds will receive an initial £5.1 million fee for Kristensen, which could rise to £7.7 million with performance-based add-ons.
Speaking to Frankfurt’s official website, Kristensen shared his thoughts: “I felt at home in Frankfurt from day one, and my family has also settled in well.
I fought hard to make this move permanent and want to repay the club’s faith in me.”
Kristensen becomes the fifth of eight players from Orta’s loan group to permanently exit Leeds. His Frankfurt teammate Robin Koch is another, while Luis Sinisterra has joined Bournemouth.
Diego Llorente and Marc Roca now play for Real Betis following Llorente’s earlier loan to Roma.
The three players still on Leeds’ books are Jack Harrison, currently in a tough second season with Everton, Brenden Aaronson, and Max Wober—the latter is expected to leave soon.
