Robin Koch confirmed as Eintracht Frankfurt captain with Kevin Trapp involved in transfer discussions
Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller has named Germany international defender Robin Koch as the club's new captain for the 2025/26 season, with goalkeeper Kevin Trapp discussing a possible transfer away from the club.
The announcement was made prior to Frankfurt's DFB Cup first-round meeting with Engers, with the club later confirming the news that Trapp is heading for the exit.
Speaking about the change in captaincy, Toppmöller said: "Robin is a real pillar of our team and leader. He is one of the first players on the team sheet and takes a central role on the pitch, making him an ideal captain."
Koch has already worn the armband 16 times for the Eagles and added: "Being captain of Eintracht Frankfurt is a great and special honour."
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Goalkeeper Trapp was first appointed Frankfurt captain as long ago as 2014 in his first spell at the club before a move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2015 was followed by a return to the Eagles in 2018.
After 293 Bundesliga appearances, he is now set to depart Frankfurt.
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