We have a clear vision': Eintracht move closer to bringing glory days back to Frankfurt

"Frankfurt remains one of the most prominent and historic names in women's football in Germany. The old 1. FFC Frankfurt ruled the nation for almost a decade, winning the Frauen-Bundesliga seven times between 1999 and 2008, including five in six seasons, and secured four European titles between 2002 and 2015. The best of Germany, and sometimes beyond, represented Frankfurt before clubs such as Wolfsburg, and subsequently Bayern Munich, took charge, but now the city's name is back challenging at the business end of the table."

"These days it is under the guise of the city's main club, Eintracht Frankfurt, and progress since a merger in 2020 has led to regular top-three finishes. Further domestic titles have eluded them and they have only once made it beyond Champions League qualifiers, but things are on the up. Last month Eintracht beat second-placed Wolfsburg 3-1 and victory at home to Union Berlin in Sunday's final league game would guarantee third place and another shot at reaching the Champions League proper."

"Progress on and off the pitch was underlined at the start of the year by the appointment as sporting director of Babett Peter, who earned 118 Germany caps and won a World Cup, European Championship and an Olympic gold medal. It's an attractive club that wants to grow, wants to develop the women's side, which is something I really appreciate, Peter says. It was the most convincing argument for me to join the club. The impression so far has been really good."

"Quick GuideShow Arsenal are very close to finalising the signing of Geraldine Reuteler on a free transfer, the Guardian understands, after the Switzerland international's exit from Eintracht Frankfurt was announced on Thursday.The 27-year-old, out of contract this summer, was one of four summer departures confirmed by the German club on Thursday morning, alongside Nicole Anyomi, Nadine Riesen and"

Eintracht Frankfurt carries a historic women’s football legacy in Germany, following the dominance of 1. FFC Frankfurt in the Frauen-Bundesliga and European competitions. After a merger in 2020, the women’s side has achieved regular top-three finishes, though domestic titles remain elusive and Champions League progress has been limited. Recent league form includes a 3-1 win over second-placed Wolfsburg, and a home victory against Union Berlin in the final league game would secure third place and another attempt to reach the Champions League proper. Off the pitch, the club appointed Babett Peter as sporting director, bringing extensive international experience and a focus on developing the women’s program. Arsenal is also close to signing Geraldine Reuteler on a free transfer after her exit from Eintracht Frankfurt was announced.

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