Frankfurt reach agreement with Bologna over Theate transfer

The Belgian defender - who can play as a centre-half or left-back - is on the verge of moving to Bologna.

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Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly reached an agreement with Serie A outfit Bologna on a transfer for Arthur Theate.

The Belgian international, according to Sky Germany's sources, is set to be loaned out first, including a purchase option.

Should the Italian club wish to buy the versatile defender, Frankfurt have seemingly set the purchase fee at around €15 million.

The departure comes as no real surprise given new coach Adi Hütter apparently rarely included Theate in his pre-season plans. 

After an initial loan phase, the 26-year-old joined the Hessen club permanently for €13million from Stade Rennais in 2025. 

Theate looks set to leave for pastures new after making 75 appearances for Frankfurt in all competitions, scoring a solitary goal.