Official: Frankfurt signs Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge

The saga is over. This Sunday, Eintracht Frankfurt officially announced the signing of Raphael Onyedika. After four seasons with Club Brugge, the 25-year-old Nigerian international is leaving Belgium.

Raphael Onyedika has signed a five-year contract, tying him to Frankfurt until June 2031. The deal is reportedly worth 9 million euros.

Four years of loyal service at Brugge

Arriving in 2022, Onyedika leaves behind an impressive track record. In 183 matches, he scored 9 goals and provided 6 assists. He won two Belgian league titles in 2024 and 2026, as well as a Cup and a Supercup in 2025. Last season, he shone with 42 appearances, 3 goals, and 2 assists—including 2 goals in the Champions League. In total, he boasts 24 Champions League appearances, a solid experience at just 25 years old.

Eyes on the Bundesliga

“Eintracht Frankfurt signs Raphael Onyedika. The 25-year-old midfielder leaves Club Brugge for Frankfurt and puts pen to paper on a deal with Eintracht until 2031,” the club announced on its official website and X account. The Nigerian is set to become the new midfield maestro the Eagles have been waiting for.

A Super Eagles mainstay

With 26 caps and 3 goals, Onyedika is a key figure for the national team as well. Fans will recall his brace against Uganda during the most recent Africa Cup of Nations. At 25, he leaves Belgium as a true leader, ready to take on a new challenge in the Bundesliga.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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