It is probably only a matter of time before Eintracht Frankfurt will announce Willian Pacho’s commitment. The Bundesliga team has long been in agreement with the central defender from Royal Antwerp and a fee has also been agreed with his Belgian club, as ‘Sport1’ and ‘Bild’ reported at the end of January.
A base fee of nine million euros, which can increase by a further three million depending on the success, will flow from Frankfurt to Antwerp. At SGE, Pacho could take the place of Evan N’Dicka, whose contract is expiring. Because like the Frenchman, the 21-year-old Ecuadorian is a central defender with a strong left foot.
player of the month
There are big footsteps for Pacho to follow at Eintracht, but the World Championship driver seems well placed to do the job. In Antwerp he plays in central defense and started 22 of 23 league matchdays.
Pacho’s good performances in the Belgian jersey have now earned him a special award. The 21-year-old was voted Player of the Month by his club. A remarkable honour, after all it is traditionally difficult for defenders to recommend themselves for such awards. Eintracht can therefore look forward to a talented and strong newcomer.
