Official: Eintracht Frankfurt sign talented full-back Keita Kosugi

The Hessen club have confirmed their first signing who will arrive when the winter transfer window opens.

Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed this evening via social media that left-back Keita Kosugi has signed from Djurgårdens IF.

The 19-year-old moved from his Japanese youth club Shonan Bellmare to Swedish first division side Djurgårdens IF in March 2024.

He immediately became a regular starter and the defender has played almost every minute in each competitive match since. 

In the Swedish Allsvenskan, the national cup, and the UEFA Conference League, Kosugi has made a total of 62 appearances.

The full-back chipped in going forward too, scoring five goals and providing seven assists in his time with the club.

“With Keita Kosugi, we have signed a young left-back who, in addition to good technical ball control, also possesses a high work rate and willingness to run.

“He has already proven his qualities as a regular starter in the Swedish league as well as in European competition and has great potential for development,” said sporting director Timmo Hardung.