Hugo Larsson (20) has seen his contract at Eintracht Frankfurt prolonged till June 2029, as confirmed by the Hessen membership on Friday night.

After an distinctive first season, the Swede’s authentic deal was set to run out in 2028 however amid curiosity from Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich amongst others, Eintracht have moved rapidly to tie Larsson all the way down to a brand new long-term contract.

Valued at €28m by Transfermarkt, Larsson performed 38 video games throughout all competitions for Eintracht final season and has established himself as key participant beneath Dino Toppmöller.

“As we speak is a superb and glad day for me and my household,” stated Larsson, by way of the membership’s web site. “After Eintracht approached me with the supply of an early contract extension, I knew immediately that I needed to do it. I really feel extremely at dwelling on the membership and within the metropolis, and have felt nice belief from day one. My first 12 months in Frankfurt was nice, and I’m trying ahead to many extra years with the eagle on my chest.”

A superb coup from Eintracht to tie Larsson all the way down to a brand new deal, sporting director Timmo Hardung added: “Hugo developed rather well in his first 12 months at Eintracht Frankfurt and tailored to the Bundesliga rapidly. He has added numerous high quality to our recreation and we imagine he’ll proceed to develop. His constructive character can be a terrific slot in our dressing room. We’re delighted that we’ve been in a position to lengthen his contract.”

Larsson, who has represented his nation six occasions, has performed eight video games for Eintracht Frankfurt this season, scoring two and creating one.

GGFN | Daniel Pinder