Everton FC Eyes Young Forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt
Everton FC is reportedly showing interest in acquiring Jean-Matteo Bahoya, a 21-year-old forward from Eintracht Frankfurt, according to information from The Guardian. Additional Premier League clubs, whose names remain undisclosed, are also believed to be targeting the French talent.
Bahoya started his football journey at the Angers SCO academy, where he made his professional debut before transitioning to the Bundesliga in January 2024. In his first full season in Germany, he participated in 33 matches, making 15 starts. During the 2025-26 season, he appeared in 37 games, starting 18, and contributed with four goals and four assists.
Primarily positioned on the left wing, the Montfermeil native is also versatile enough to play in various attacking roles. Currently under contract until June 2029, he holds a market value of approximately €25 million, as noted by the specialist website Transfermarkt.
Bahoya has represented France at various levels, having been selected for the national team since the Under-18s, where he made five appearances for the Under-21s, netting two goals and providing four assists.
Everton FC are reportedly interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt’s Jean-Matteo Bahoya (21), according to information from The Guardian. Other Premier League clubs, whose identities have not been revealed, are also said to have set their sights on the Frenchman.
A product of the Angers SCO academy, the forward made his professional debut there before moving to the Bundesliga in the winter of 2024. Having made 33 appearances (15 starts) in all competitions during his first full season in Germany, Bahoya featured in 37 matches (18 starts) in his second season, in 2025-26 – scoring four goals and providing four assists.
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Primarily playing on the left wing, the Montfermeil-born player can also operate in other attacking positions on the pitch. Under contract until June 2029, he is valued at around €25m by the specialist website Transfermarkt.
Having been selected for the French national team since the Under-18s, Bahoya has made five appearances (two goals, four assists) for the Under-21s.
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