Club suffer 'direct financial consequences' from Farke decision at Leeds

Frankfurt face losing a €30m mandatory purchase clause on Bahoya after Leeds loan; youngster has played just 11 minutes this season.

Eintracht Frankfurt are concerned that Jean-Matteo Bahoya's loan spell at Leeds United may not trigger a €30m mandatory purchase clause, costing them a significant windfall.

Bahoya joined Leeds on loan in the summer with a clause that would activate after ten competitive appearances. However, he has barely featured, making just three appearances totalling 11 minutes — one minute against Crystal Palace, four against Arsenal, six against Bournemouth, and was omitted entirely from the squad for the Tottenham win.

Frankfurt received a €2m loan fee but were counting on the mandatory clause to bring in €30m, funds already earmarked for squad investment and personnel costs.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke has offered little hope of a change, saying Bahoya needs to improve his physicality, decision-making, finishing and other aspects before he can make an impact at Premier League level. Farke suggested it is easier to make a difference in the Bundesliga than in England's top division.