Kauã Santos arouses desire in Saudi Arabia. Will Eintracht Frankfurt throw their plans with the Brazilian overboard for 40 million euros?
Frankfurt – Five months after tearing his cruciate ligament, Kauã Santos moved into goal Eintracht Frankfurt and was temporarily number one in five games. However, after sobering performances, the Brazilian was replaced by Michael Zetterer, who took over as successor in the summer Kevin Trapp had come.
Santos is back on the bench at Eintracht Frankfurt for the time being. Nevertheless, there is interest in the 22-year-old keeper. Like the online portal fussballtransfers.com Reportedly, the Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah is interested in Santos and would be willing to pay a transfer fee of up to 40 million euros. Julian Weigl, a Bundesliga professional from Borussia Mönchengladbach, moved to Al-Qadsiah in the summer.
Julian Weigl’s club is vying for Eintracht goalkeeper Kauã Santos
According to information from Absolutely footballthe football portal from Home of Sportsthere was contact from Al-Qadsiah, but Santos is not considering leaving Frankfurt. Al-Ittihad, the club of ex-Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, had already contacted Santos in the summer. However, the Eintracht goalkeeper refused even then.
Santos is under contract with Eintracht until 2030. What will happen next for him at the SGE remains unclear. In an interview with the kicker Dino Toppmöller recently explained that Zetterer will initially stay in goal until winter. “We deal openly and honestly with the goalkeepers – as with every player. We continue to trust Kaua Santos that he can become a top goalkeeper,” said Frankfurt’s coach.
“The idea was that he was our number 1. Zetti knew that when he came to us,” Toppmöller continued. “But we act according to the performance principle. Zetti exudes calm and security – that’s what we needed after the difficult phase.” Santos gave his front men “really good energy” last season. “Maybe he put too much pressure on himself after his comeback.”
Santos “would also like to be there with Brazil at the World Cup and was in contact with the goalkeeping coach,” said Toppmöller. “We have a great goalkeeping team and are totally convinced by all of the keepers.” In any case, Santos wants to remain patient and wait for his chance. A departure is therefore currently not up for debate.
