Kevin-Prince Boateng completes Eintracht Frankfurt switch on a three-year deal after shock Las Palmas exit to be near his family
- Las Palmas agreed to terminate Kevin Prince-Boateng's contract early
- The midfielder asked to leave for personal reasons of a 'serious nature'
- Looking to continue his career close to his family, Boateng has signed a three-year contract with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt
Kevin-Prince Boateng has signed a three-year deal with Eintracht Frankfurt after his shock exit from Las Palmas for personal reasons.
Boateng mutually agreed to terminate his contract with the Spanish club on Wednesday, planning to 'continue his career where he can be close to his family.' Las Palmas confirmed his 'unexpected departure was due to personal reasons of a serious nature.'
Now his return to native Germany - where his family remained during his stint in Spain - has been confirmed after completing a medical and agreeing terms with Bundesliga outfit Frankfurt.
Kevin-Prince Boateng has signed a three-year deal with Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt
The club posted a picture of the Ghana international undergoing a medical on Friday morning
Boateng has terminated his Las Palmas contract due to continue his career closer to his family
After completing his medical and agreeing terms, Boateng was unveiled on Friday afternoon
The club posted a picture of the Ghana international undergoing a medical on Friday morning with a three-year deal announced shortly after.
'Prince will give this team a tremendous amount, and it will bring superior footballing qualities,' said new boss Niko Kovac.
'Especially our young players can benefit a lot from him. Kevin-Prince will be a leader for the team.
'I am very satisfied with our squad, and we have an interesting season ahead, and we will play a good role.'
Boateng has now returned to Germany, where his family remained during his stint in Spain
Boateng gave a press conference to confirm his departure as he prepares to leave Las Palmas
The Ghana international returns to Germany a successful single season with Las Palmas
On his exit from after a successful single season with the Canary Island club, Boateng explained it was a decision he was taking for personal, rather than professional reasons.
After sealing his return to Germany with Eintracht, Boateng admitted: 'I missed Germany,'
'I am really looking forward to an exciting fight this season - the league is as balanced as never before. I'm going to meet my new colleagues, join them for the eagle on our bosom, and fight for our points. '
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