Nnamdi Collins will “definitely” remain at Eintracht Frankfurt this summer despite attracting firm interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, according to local reports. Sporting director Markus Krösche has made it clear he has no intention of selling the versatile 22-year-old defender, effectively closing the door on a potential move to the Premier League.
Since the turn of the year, the 22-year-old has repeatedly been linked with a switch to England, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool all reportedly monitoring his development. However, Frankfurter Rundschau now suggests such a transfer is highly unlikely as the Bundesliga side look to maintain squad depth.
Defensive exits strengthen resolve
Eintracht’s determination to keep Collins has been reinforced by significant departures from their defensive ranks. The club have already lost two key full-backs this summer, with Nathaniel Brown transferring to Bayern Munich and Rasmus Kristensen rejoining FC Midtjylland. Having sanctioned those exits, Krösche is unwilling to weaken the backline further by allowing the versatile defender to leave.
Collins’s ability to operate at both centre-back and right-back makes him particularly valuable as Eintracht prepare for the new campaign.
Opportunity under Hütter
The situation offers Collins a clear path to establish himself as a first-choice player under new head coach Adi Hütter. Having previously found consistent starting minutes difficult to secure, the 22-year-old now stands positioned to claim a regular role in Frankfurt’s defensive setup rather than seeking opportunities abroad.
With the summer transfer window remaining open across Europe, Eintracht’s stance appears unequivocal: Collins is not for sale, and the player is expected to play a significant part in the club’s domestic and potentially European fixtures next season.