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Next Ekitike or Marmoush? Six Eintracht stars set for big moves

Eintracht Frankfurt have earned a sterling reputation for developing players from the promising bracket to top-class and selling them on for significant profit in recent years, particularly in attacking positions. The German club made around €208 million (£181m/$242m) by transferring Luka Jovic, Sebastien Haller and Randal Kolo Muani to AC Milan, West Ham and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively, and boosted that total by another €170m (£148/$198) last season when two more talismanic performers caught the eye of Europe's elite.

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'Simply perfect' - Frankfurt striker amazed by UCL comeback win

Eintracht Frankfurt marked their Champions League return with a thumping 5-1 win over Galatasaray, overturning an early Leroy Sane-inspired opener. Jonathan Burkardt struck twice on his debut in the competition, while young starlet Can Uzun and Ansgar Knauff also shone in a pulsating night at Deutsche Bank Park. Coach Dino Toppmoller urged his players to “enjoy” the triumph, calling it a reward for last season’s efforts.

Frequently asked questions

Martin Odegaard captains Arsenal and plays either as a central attacking midfielder or as a right-sided interior in the central midfield.

Martin Odegaard was born in the city of Drammen, located in the Buskerud county of Norway.

Martin Odegaard dons the No. 8 jersey at Arsenal, previously worn by legends like Freddie Ljungberg and also by his current coach Mikel Arteta.

Martin Odegaard stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in) and is among the best midfielders in the world.

Martin Odegaard weighs 68kg (150 lbs). He's got incredible work-rate off the ball, and is blessed with eagle-eyed vision that helps him find teammates via line-breaking passes.

From 2005 to 2009, Martin Odegaard played for local club Drammen Strong, before joining the Stromgodset academy.

Martin Odegaard is yet to become a father, but he announced on social media in August 2024 that he is expecting his first child with partner Helene Spilling.

Martin Odegaard isn't married yet, but has been in a relationship with Helene Spilling, a dancer who won Norway's Strictly Come Dancing show in 2021.