Rasmus Kristensen completes £9m transfer from Leeds to Frankfurt

Leeds United have finalized the permanent transfer of Danish defender Rasmus Kristensen to Eintracht Frankfurt, ending his stint at Elland Road after initially joining in 2022. Kristensen, who had been on loan at Frankfurt this season, impressed with 38 appearances and played a key role in the club's strong Bundesliga and Europa League campaigns. The transfer fee is reported to be around £5-9 million, with potential add-ons that could raise the total closer to £7.7 million. Leeds acquired Kristensen from RB Salzburg for about £10-11 million, but he only played one Premier League season before exercising a loan clause following Leeds' relegation in 2023. The move is seen as mutually beneficial, allowing Leeds to continue their squad overhaul and Kristensen to remain in Germany, where he has established himself as a regular starter. Kristensen's departure is part of a broader trend of players leaving Leeds following their drop from the Premier League.