Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp did not succumb to the temptation to switch to world club Manchester United. Rather, he is committed to his heart club, with which he won the Europa League.
Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp’s decision for Eintracht Frankfurt and against Manchester United came from the heart.
“I experienced unforgettable things here with Frankfurt and we made history together,” wrote the 32-year-old on Instagram. In the triumphal procession to the Europa League victory, Trapp was the main support and wants to be there again in the premiere of the Hessians in the Champions League. England’s top club Manchester United, which was interested in Trapp, is a world club, but not in the premier football league this season.
A significantly higher salary and a four-year contract made it tempting for Trapp to go abroad again. “There has been a lot of talk about Manchester United’s interest in the past few days. It is true that there is a written offer,” he explained. I hope everyone can understand that he had dealt with such an offer and was “thinking about it.” He has a contract with Eintracht until June 30, 2024, which makes him one of the top earners in the squad.
Supposedly too expensive
The Telegraph had previously reported that Trapp was too expensive for the Premier League club. The Red Devils did not want to pay the 25 million euros requested by Frankfurt.
His commitment to the traditional Hessian club, where Trapp celebrated his debut ten years ago on August 25, 2012, is also likely to be linked to the World Cup in Qatar in November. The “most successful year” (Trapp) of his career with the European Cup victory has also strengthened his position with national coach Hansi Flick.
The disappointing Bundesliga start with 15th place and so far without a win did not prevent Trapp from canceling. “The start of the season was bumpy, but I have absolute confidence in us,” emphasized the keeper, who first played in Frankfurt from 2012 to 2015 and then accepted an engagement at Paris Saint-Germain. When he was only used a little there, Trapp returned to the Main in July 2018.
face of the club
Since then, the Saarland native has not only proved to be a reliable and often outstanding goalkeeper, but has also become the face of the club and a key figure in the squad. “It is clear that Kevin is indispensable, not only with his performance, but also with his standing,” said Eintracht coach Oliver Glasner on Thursday on the hr3 morning show and added energetically towards Manchester: “I say the same as everyone : Hands off!”
Losing another top player would have been better before the start of the Champions League on June 6th and 7th. It was difficult to compensate in September after the departure of offensive star Filip Kostic (Juventus Turin) and defense chief Martin Hinteregger (end of career). “Kevin is an exceptional goalkeeper, a leader and an important player. We’re not interested in leaving,” Eintracht’s sporting director Markus Krösche said in an interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”.
Source: Stern
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