Robin Koch’s future at Eintracht Frankfurt uncertain amid interest from Leverkusen and Dortmund – reports
Robin Koch is set to play a crucial role for Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend, with the club needing just a point away at SC Freiburg to secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. However, the 28-year-old centre-back may be facing his final outing in an Eintracht shirt.
According to Bild, Koch’s departure this summer is a real possibility. The Germany international, who is under contract until 2027, has caught the attention of top clubs with his consistently strong performances since joining Frankfurt. Bayer Leverkusen are in need of a defensive leader following the departure of Jonathan Tah, are once again showing interest. The club had already monitored Koch in the previous two summer windows and have now reignited their pursuit.
Borussia Dortmund are also reportedly keeping a close eye on the Eintracht defender. Koch has made it clear that playing Champions League football is a top priority, and although a stay in Frankfurt would become more likely if qualification is secured, it would not guarantee his continuity at the club.
Koch has a release clause of around €20m, leaving Eintracht with limited control over his future. Despite this, he remains in open and positive discussions with the club. The vice-captain feels settled in Frankfurt and is regarded internally as a model professional.
Eintracht are hopeful of convincing him to stay and have offered a contract extension until 2029, with the promise of a long-term leadership role that could eventually include the captaincy. For Koch, the decision could hinge on his ambition to play regularly ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Germany — and whether that best aligns with remaining a key figure at Eintracht or moving to a club where Champions League football is a constant.
First, however, Koch will focus entirely on Saturday’s showdown in Freiburg — the city where he made his breakthrough between 2017 and 2020 — as he looks to lead Frankfurt back into Europe’s elite competition.
