Timothy Chandler signs contract extension | OneFootball

The Eintracht veteran has extended his contract with the Eagles by another year, tying him to the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Timothy Chandler, who represented Eintracht at every youth level after joining the club as a 10-year-old, has made 199 competitive appearances for the first team to date, with his last outing coming against VfB Stuttgart on Matchday 34 of last season.Having moved to Frankfurt from Sportfreunde Oberau 25 years ago – in summer 2001 – Chandler swapped Eintracht for 1. FC Nürnberg in 2010 and went on to make 102 appearances for the Franconian side. He rejoined the Eagles in summer 2014 and has remained with the club ever since, winning both the DFB Cup and the UEFA Europa League in his second spell with Hesse outfit.The 36-year-old has now extended his Eintracht contract by another year. In addition to his playing duties, Chandler will gain valuable experience off the pitch, including insights into various departments of the ProfiCamp at Deutsche Bank Park. 

Sporting director Timmo Hardung said: “Timmy is an important player and a valuable team member in several respects. He’s a role model for our young players in particular – he leads by example off the pitch with his attitude and professionalism. He brings a wealth of experience to our dressing room, he’s a positive character and is fully committed to Eintracht Frankfurt, which is why we’re very excited to continue our journey together.”