Al-Ittihad joins Eintracht Frankfurt in race for Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika

Al-Ittihad have resubmitted an official bid to Club Brugge for Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, while Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt has already agreed personal terms with the player after its first offer was rejected. The Belgian champions are holding out for around €10 million for the 25‑year‑old, who has one year left on his current contract and turned down a contract extension. Onyedika joined Club Brugge from Danish side FC Midtjylland in 2022 and has become a regular in midfield.

This transfer saga matters because a move to either the Saudi Pro League or the Bundesliga would represent a major step in Onyedika’s career and could influence his role with the Super Eagles. It also highlights the growing interest of Gulf and European clubs in African talent, potentially affecting transfer markets and player valuations.

If you follow Nigerian football, consider which league—Saudi Arabia’s growing financial muscle or Germany’s competitive Bundesliga—would better suit Onyedika’s development and international ambitions, and watch for any official bid acceptance or personal terms breakthrough in the coming days.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/23/transfer-al-ittihad-rival-eintracht-frankfurt-for-onyedika/