Will former BVB talent Collins be Frankfurt’s next big-money signing? | OneFootball

Eintracht Frankfurt is known for its million-dollar transfers. Players who joined the club on the Main for relatively modest amounts left for multiples of the sum. Could Nnamdi Collins (22), of all people, a former Dortmund player, become the next big deal for the Hessians?

Collins joined BVB in 2016. He then played for all the youth teams of the Black and Yellows. In 2022, he celebrated winning the German U19 Championship. The following year, he made it to the final with his age group and even wore the captain's armband. The defender also made eight appearances for the U23 in the 3rd division.

However, it wasn't enough for the Bundesliga at Borussia. Collins made his debut in the top flight only in the SGE jersey. In April 2024, he played for the first time in Germany's highest league in a 1-1 draw against Werder Bremen. To date, he has played in 46 more matches. The native of Düsseldorf has also experienced international air in the Champions and Europa League.

Currently, the former BVB professional has secured a regular spot in Eintracht's defense. He also benefits from the injury woes of key players like Arthur Theate (25) and Rasmus Kristensen (28), who are out long-term. Collins scores points with speed and robustness, but he also makes one or two too many bad passes.

Despite his shortcomings, top clubs from the Premier League are said to have taken notice of the defender, it is reported. The interested parties include absolute heavyweights such as Manchester City, Liverpool, and Newcastle United.

Enormous Increase in Value

In an interview with Absolut Fussball, Collins commented on the transfer rumors. The twelve-time U21 national player expressed some surprise. Although he has also noticed the reports, he is "somewhat puzzled." He remains unfazed: "It all bounces off me quite well."

The new SGE coach Albert Riera (43) recently used the right-footer twice as a left center-back. "I am currently absorbing a lot under the new coach," Collins emphasizes his satisfaction. "I am very happy to be here at Eintracht," says the defender, who is under contract with Eintracht until 2030.

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When the Hessians signed Collins in August 2023, they paid one million euros to BVB. The current market value is 15 million euros. According to Sky, Frankfurt is only willing to negotiate from an amount of 40 million euros.

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