Marseille forward Elye Wahi is on the verge of completing a move to Eintracht Frankfurt, with both clubs reportedly agreeing to a €26 million deal, including add-ons. The 22-year-old France U21 international will leave Marseille just six months after joining the Ligue 1 side.
A Short Stint at Marseille
Wahi signed with Marseille last summer from Lens for €25 million, with an additional €5 million in performance-related bonuses. However, his time at the club has been underwhelming. The former Montpellier striker struggled to secure a consistent starting role under manager Roberto De Zerbi, eventually losing his spot to Neal Maupay, who was initially brought in as a backup option.
Frankfurt’s Need for Attacking Reinforcements
Eintracht Frankfurt’s move for Wahi comes as they look to strengthen their attack following the departure of Omar Marmoush, who joined Manchester City in an €80 million transfer earlier this week. Wahi is expected to provide a dynamic option in the final third, reuniting with fellow France U21 international Hugo Ekitike, who also moved to Frankfurt after seeing his playing time diminish in France.
Medical and Final Steps
Wahi is scheduled to fly to Germany on Friday to undergo his medical and finalize the deal. If all goes as planned, he will officially become a part of Eintracht Frankfurt’s squad, offering the Bundesliga side a promising young talent to boost their attacking options.
Conclusion
Elye Wahi’s move to Eintracht Frankfurt marks a fresh start for the talented forward after a challenging spell at Marseille. The Bundesliga could provide the ideal platform for him to rediscover his form and fulfill his potential alongside Hugo Ekitike.
