Belgium-Morocco centre-forward Loïs Openda, currently on the books at Juventus but previously of RB Leipzig, is being linked with a return to the Bundesliga as Eintracht Frankfurt eye a move for the 26-year-old.
According to data from Transfermarkt, the rumour centres on a potential switch from Leipzig to Frankfurt, with the move currently carrying an unspecified probability (“?”) and no confirmed agreement in place. Openda is valued at €25.00m, a figure likely to frame any negotiations should the speculation develop into formal talks. There is no publicly listed contract expiry date or clear detail on the length of his current deal, fuelling wider debate over whether he could, in time, move as a free agent if his situation is not resolved.
Born in Liège on 16 February 2000, Openda stands at 1.77m and operates primarily as a centre-forward, favouring his right foot. Eligible for both Belgium and Morocco, he is listed with dual nationalities and has built a reputation as a direct, mobile attacker capable of leading the line in high-tempo systems. His development at Leipzig in the Bundesliga helped establish him in the European market and ultimately preceded his move to Juventus, where he wears the number 20 shirt.
Recent performance data highlights his continued presence at the top level, with his latest outings showing him as an ever-present attacking option in domestic competition. In a recent league fixture for Juventus, he featured as a central striker in a tight encounter, contributing with his movement in behind and pressing from the front, even as his side were held to a low-scoring result. While the match finished without a decisive contribution from him on the scoresheet, his role in stretching defences and occupying centre-backs underlined the qualities that have kept him on the radar of Bundesliga clubs.
Frankfurt’s interest, as recorded on 3 June 2026, comes against a backdrop of ongoing squad evolution at the club, who have frequently targeted forwards capable of combining pace with work-rate in transition. A player with proven Bundesliga experience from his spell at Leipzig and a market valuation of €25.00m fits that profile, though at this stage there are no indications of a bid, agreed fee or medical, and the move remains firmly in the realm of speculation.
The absence of a clearly defined contract end date in the publicly available data has added another layer to the rumour, with some observers suggesting that if no extension materialises in his current situation, rival clubs such as Frankfurt could eventually explore the prospect of securing him once his deal runs down or even as a free agent further down the line. For now, however, there is no confirmation that his contract has expired or that he is close to free-agent status.
Openda’s career path – from Bundesliga prominence with Leipzig to his current spell at Juventus – has showcased an attacker comfortable across top European competitions and accustomed to the physical and tactical demands of high-level football. His market value, listed at €25.00m, reflects both his age and his experience across major leagues, making him a potentially significant investment for any club considering a move.
With the rumour currently marked only by a question mark in terms of probability, much remains unclear about whether Frankfurt will turn interest into a concrete proposal. Yet if a deal were to materialise, a return to the Bundesliga could offer Openda the platform to re-establish himself as one of the division’s key forwards and shape the next phase of his career, reputation and long-term potential at the top of the European game.
