Burkardt Joins Eintracht Frankfurt

Germany international Jonathan Burkardt has signed for Eintracht Frankfurt from Bundesliga rivals Mainz.

The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year deal valid until 30 June 2030, following a seven-season spell at Mainz in which he scored a club record 41 Bundesliga goals in 136 appearances and broke into Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany side.

“The conversations I had with Dino Toppmöller, Markus Krösche and Timmo Hardung were positive and based on trust right from the start,” Burkardt said.

“I was shown a clear sporting pathway and I was immediately enthusiastic about it. I’m very happy to now be part of Eintracht Frankfurt and I’m really looking forward to playing for this special club from the coming season.”

Having first appeared for Mainz in the Bundesliga as an 18-year-old in September 2018, Burkardt gained increasing playing time and responsibility over his time at the club, leading to his highest haul of 18 goals in 2024/25 – a total only three players could better.

Burkardt captained Bo Henriksen’s team as they enjoyed a marvellous 2024/25 season that led to their joint second-highest finish ever of sixth.

Having played in several youth international age groups for Germany, he was part of the Germany U21 side that won the 2021 European Championship before the senior Germany team came calling in October 2024.

“Jonny has many qualities that will benefit our game,” said Frankfurt board member for sport Markus Krösche. “He underlined his strong finishing skills in Mainz as well as his tactical understanding. He is very much a team player on and off the pitch. We are delighted that we have succeeded in signing a German international striker for Eintracht.”

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