Robin Koch signs for Frankfurt beyond loan deal

Leeds United's loaned-out defender Robin Koch has signed a contract with Eintracht Frankfurt.

The German joined Eintracht in the summer following Leeds' relegation from the Premier League with his deal at the club set to expire this summer.

Since then the defender has been a regular fixture in the Bundesliga liga and Koch's performances have earned the player a contract with Eintracht until 2027.

"I’m very happy with my first six months at Eintracht," Koch said about the deal. 

"I’m having a lot of fun every day and feel incredibly settled here. Everything is as I’d hoped it would be. For me and my career, it is therefore a logical step to extend my contract beyond the loan period. I want to continue to shoulder responsibility here and, above all, be successful. 

"We still have a lot to do and I’m very confident that we’ll achieve the goals we’ve set ourselves. I’m really looking forward to the future and an exciting second half of the season.”

The Frankfurt side are currently sixth in the table and face a tricky away fixture against RB Leipzig on Saturday.

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Eintracht Frankfurt sign @RobinKoch25 on permanent deal! 🙌

The 27-year-old centre-back has signed a contract with the Eagles until 2027. 🤩#SGE pic.twitter.com/9ygaB3xaN7

— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) January 9, 2024