Frankfurt / Main (dpa) – Filip Kostic, according to information from the “Bild” newspaper, refused Eintracht Frankfurt’s final training session before the Bundesliga guest appearance at Arminia Bielefeld on Friday.
According to the newspaper, the 28-year-old Serb also let coach Oliver Glasner know that he does not want to travel with the Hessians to the game this Saturday (3.30 p.m. / Sky) and that he does not want to leave the club. Kostic is heavily courted by Lazio.
Frankfurt’s sports director Markus Krösche indirectly confirmed the incident to the “Bild” newspaper. “Of course, Filip’s approach irritates us a lot. We have always got to know him as a professional with solid character, so we are very surprised at his behavior – especially because he still has an ongoing contract with us and there is no offer, ”said Krösche. The association confirmed the matter on dpa request.
Kostic apparently wants to strike out of his contract with Eintracht, which is valid until June 30, 2023. Its market value is 35 million euros. Lazio should only want to pay 15 million euros. For this transfer, the Hessians will most likely not let their top performers go. “Eintracht Frankfurt cannot be put under pressure,” affirmed Krösche.