It is said that Frankfurt sells 4 people to earn 200 million, Real Madrid and Paris participate in taking over

18 months ago, Ekitic was still a frustrated person at Paris Saint-Germain. At that time, Frankfurt brought it to the Bundesliga for only 3.5 million euros in loan fees, and then completed the buyout for 16.5 million euros.

Now, the forward, who contributed 22 goals and 12 assists in a single season, has soared to 75 million euros, attracting Newcastle and Liverpool to compete for it.

Frankfurt's transfer strategy can be called "turning stones into gold" in the football world. In recent years, this Bundesliga team has established a set of forward player training assembly lines, introduced potential attackers at low prices, stimulated their maximum potential through tactical systems, and then sold at high prices.

Let's take a look at the four players sold at high prices in Frankfurt and their performance.

1. Jovic→Real Madrid (63 million euros)

Jovic's story is the most ups and downs. In 2019, Frankfurt introduced the Serbian striker from Benfica for 22.34 million euros, and sold it to Real Madrid for a sky-high price of 63 million euros half a year later.

Jovic was in the Bundesliga, playing 48 times for Frankfurt, scoring 27 goals and 7 assists. However, when he played 51 games for Real Madrid and scored only 3 goals, he became the "super parallel" among fans.

In the winter window of 2021, Real Madrid had to loan Jovic back to Frankfurt. However, in the 28 minutes of the first match, Jovic scored two goals, which was the same as his total number of goals in 32 games at Real Madrid.

Then Jovic played for Fiorentina and AC Milan.

2. Andre Silva→Leipzig (23 million euros)

In 2020, Frankfurt spent only 3 million euros to sign the frustrated striker from AC Milan. As a result, he ushered in a big explosion in the 2020-21 season, scoring 28 goals in 32 league games, beating Haaland to win the Bundesliga silver boot.

Such a stunning performance made Red Bull Leipzig spend 23 million euros to recruit him, but he was not stable and he loaned it to Real Sociedad and Bremen one after another. The transfer of

A seat once again confirmed the success of Frankfurt's "buy low and sell high" strategy.

3. Muani→Paris (95 million euros)

Muani's transfer can be called Frankfurt's most classic "making money out of nothing". In the summer of 2022, the club signed the French striker with zero transfer fee.

Just a year later, Paris brought it to the Princes Stadium for a sky-high price of 95 million euros (75 million fixed + 20 million floating).

During a season in Frankfurt, Muani was fully fired, contributing 23 goals and 14 assists in 46 games, becoming one of the most terrifying offensive weapons in the Bundesliga.

In Paris, however, Muani lost his way. The latest news in July 2025 shows that Paris Saint-Germain is ready to sell the French international for 45 million euros, only half of the original introduction price.

Currently, Muani, who is loaned to Juventus, has an annual salary of up to 9 million euros, becoming a heavy financial burden for Serie A giants.

4, Marmush→Manchester City (EUR 75 million)

In the summer of 2023, the club signed the Egyptian striker for free from Wolfsburg. In the following year and a half, Malmush scored 37 goals and contributed 20 assists in 67 games, becoming one of the most dazzling forward stars in the Bundesliga. In January 2025, Premier League giants Manchester City spent 75 million euros to recruit him. Frankfurt netted nearly €80 million in the deal, setting a new record for club transfer profits.

5, Ekitic→?

Now, Frankfurt's "Star Assembly Line" is creating the latest product: Ekitic.

The 23-year-old striker was almost forgotten at Paris Saint-Germain until he joined Frankfurt on loan in January 2024.

No one was optimistic about the deal at first, but Ekitic quickly proved himself. In the last five rounds of the 2023-24 season, he contributed 4 goals and 1 assist, making great contributions to Frankfurt's qualification to secure the European Cup.

Then Frankfurt's buyout decision proved wise. Last season, Ekitic scored 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 games, and his value soared to 75 million euros.

Now Frankfurt has priced the new star for 100 million euros, Newcastle's 80 million euros offer has been rejected, and Liverpool is also paying close attention.