Zetterer: My dream game – Eintracht Frankfurt starts in the Champions League!
Michael Zetterer moved to Eintracht Frankfurt instead of West Ham. He starts the Champions League with a home game.

Zetterer: My dream game – Eintracht Frankfurt starts in the Champions League!
What an exciting chapter in Michael Zetterer's life! The talented goalkeeper decided to leave Werder Bremen in the summer and move to Eintracht Frankfurt. And that was anything but an easy decision. Zetterer would also have had the opportunity to move to West Ham United, but Eintracht's sporting ambitions were ultimately the decisive factor for him. “I wanted to stay in Germany and appreciate the Bundesliga,” explains the keeper, who is looking forward to the challenges in the German elite class, as Fussballtransfers.com reports.
By moving to Frankfurt, Zetterer took a step that will not only shape his career, but also his personal development. On Thursday at 9 p.m. he faces one of his biggest tests in the home game against Galatasaray. “This is the biggest game of my life so far,” said the 27-year-old, who would like to take the opportunity to prove himself in the Champions League. He will be given preference over his colleague Kauã Santos and will therefore have the responsibility on his shoulders.
Eintracht's sporting ambitions
The decision to choose Frankfurt was not only driven by the desire to stay in Germany, but also by the club's clear sporting objectives. Eintracht, who showed impressive performances last season and are determined to gain a foothold in the new Champions League season, are the perfect place for an ambitious player like Zetterer. You could see from the club's past transfer activities on Transfermarkt that Eintracht did a good deal this summer.
Eintracht's transfer balance sheet for the 25/26 season shows impressive figures: income of 127.20 million euros was offset by expenses of 57.60 million euros, resulting in a total balance of +69.60 million euros. Such financial resources provide the team with the support they need to pursue their goals and remain competitive in international business.
Future outlook
Michael Zetterer has not only found a new sporting home, but also the opportunity to present himself on a big stage. His move to Eintracht Frankfurt could be the key to a successful career in the Bundesliga. Whether his decision was the right one will become clear in the Champions League at the latest, when he can hold his own against the big international opponents. Fans are excited to see what they can expect from their new goalkeeper and Zetterer is determined to live up to the high expectations.
Would you like to find out more about Michael Zetterer? Visit his Transfermarkt page for current information and rumors about the keeper!