Hoffenheim HubHoffenheim is losing one of its most promising talents: Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab is joining Eintracht Frankfurt. The 21-year-old winger signed a contract until 2031.
What happened?
Amaimouni-Echghouyab joined Hoffenheim in 2024 from SpVgg Erkenschwick and played for the second team. In the Regionalliga Südwest 2024/25, he had 16 goal involvements and in the 3. Liga, he scored nine goals and had six assists.
Why is this important for Hoffenheim?
The loss of Amaimouni-Echghouyab is a setback for Hoffenheim, as the club had invested a lot in the development of the young player. Frank Kramer, Director of Sports at TSG Hoffenheim, said: „Ayoube has shown very good performances in our U23, which has aroused great national and international interest in him.“
What's next?
Hoffenheim is currently in 5th place in the Bundesliga, 28 points behind leaders Bayern München. The team has scored 65 goals and conceded 52 this season. The signing of Amaimouni-Echghouyab by Frankfurt shows that the club is active in the winter transfer window.
| Season | League | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Regionalliga Südwest | 16 | - |
| 2024/25 | 3. Liga | 9 | 6 |
Current situation
Hoffenheim has spent 94.1 million euros on new signings in the last five winter transfer periods. The club is facing an important phase in the season and must focus on the upcoming games.
The current league standing is: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in Bundesliga, 61 pts, 18W-7D-9L from 34 games, recent form LWDWW | | Goals this season | 65 scored, 52 conceded (+13 goal difference) | | Title race | 28 points behind leaders Bayern München
