"Strikers are always more shiny,"
"It's the toughest part of our sport to score a goal, so obviously they draw a lot of attention,"
"I wouldn't say we do anything more specific with them than with any other position, adds Hardung. But we try to play offensive football, to create a lot of chances, and I think we're a good club to just have the opportunity as a striker to score your goals. We try to press high, attack the goal as much as possible and that certainly gives our strikers the opportunity to shine."
Eintracht Frankfurt has generated nearly €300m in profit from selling forwards over the past six years. The club emphasizes offensive, high-press football that creates many chances and allows strikers to score and attract attention. Notable forward sales include Luka Jovic, Sebastien Haller, Andre Silva, Randal Kolo Muani, Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitike, each moving on for significant fees. Defender Willian Pacho was signed for just under €12m and sold a year later for almost €35m. Hugo Ekitike recorded 15 goals and eight assists in the Bundesliga last season after joining permanently.
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