Stuttgart are being linked with a move for Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder Farès Chaïbi in a deal that could hinge on his contract situation and a potential free‑agent scenario.
The 23-year-old, valued at €15.00m on Transfermarkt, is reportedly attracting interest from fellow Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, with the probability of a move currently listed as “?” and no expiry date publicly recorded on his Frankfurt contract. That lack of clarity has fuelled talk that the French-born Algeria international could become available if his deal winds down, putting a free transfer on the table in a future window.
Chaïbi joined Eintracht from Toulouse on 30 August 2023 and has since established himself as a versatile right-footed attacking midfielder, operating mainly behind the striker but also comfortable in wider roles. Born in Lyon on 28 November 2002, the 1.83m playmaker came through FC Lyon’s youth ranks before progressing via Toulouse’s U19s, B team and first team in Ligue 1, then making the step to the Bundesliga.
His market value has fluctuated sharply during his rise, climbing from €50,000 at Toulouse’s reserve side in June 2022 to a peak of €18m at Frankfurt in March 2024, before settling back at €15m by December 2025. That trajectory underlines why Stuttgart are monitoring him as they look to add creativity and goals from midfield.
Most recently, Chaïbi featured for Eintracht in the Bundesliga against Stuttgart earlier this season, playing in an advanced midfield role in a tight encounter that underlined his tactical fit for both clubs. While precise contract details remain undisclosed, the combination of his age, dual nationality (Algeria and France) and top-flight experience in France and Germany makes him an attractive option if his current deal is nearing its end or if Frankfurt choose to cash in.
Should a move materialise, a switch from Frankfurt to Stuttgart could prove a pivotal next step in Chaïbi’s career, shaping his reputation in the Bundesliga and potentially elevating his status on the European stage.
