Frankfurt Send Clear Can Uzun Message Amid Galatasaray Interest
Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche says there has been no offer for Can Uzun and no indication that the 20-year-old wants to leave.
Frankfurt Respond to Can Uzun Transfer Reports
Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche has addressed speculation surrounding Can Uzun’s future amid reported interest from Galatasaray.
Speaking at a press conference, Krösche stated that Frankfurt have not received an offer for the 20-year-old Türkiye international.
He also said there are no signs that Can Uzun wants to leave the club.
Krösche acknowledged that transfer speculation continues to emerge from Türkiye but made Frankfurt’s current position clear.
“No Sign That Can Uzun Will Leave”
Krösche said:
“There is no indication that Can Uzun will leave us. Various reports keep coming from Türkiye and there is a lot of speculation.”
Based on those comments, there is currently no concrete transfer process involving the midfielder.
No official offer has been reported for Can Uzun.
Frankfurt Expect a Bigger Role
Krösche also indicated that Eintracht Frankfurt see a significant role for Can Uzun in the team.
The sporting director believes the club’s tactical approach can allow the young midfielder to play in positions that maximise his qualities.
He said:
“In the style of football our coach wants to play, we can use him in the positions where he can be most effective. He can take on a very important role in our team.”
Frankfurt’s message therefore goes beyond simply rejecting transfer speculation.
The club appear to believe Can Uzun can become a more important part of the team.
What Did Okan Buruk Say?
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk had previously spoken positively about Can Uzun.
Buruk described the player as an attractive profile and acknowledged that his status as a Turkish international added to the interest.
He said:
“It is obvious that Can Uzun is a very interesting player, and the fact that he is a Turkish footballer also supports that.”
However, Buruk also stressed that Can Uzun remains under contract with a strong club.
He added that Galatasaray could consider a move if the conditions were suitable for all parties and any potential deal was handled respectfully.
The current situation therefore features Galatasaray interest on one side and a clear Frankfurt desire to keep the player on the other.
StatsLook Analysis: Can Uzun’s 2025/26 Season
Can Uzun made 26 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt across all competitions during the 2025/26 season and played 1,402 minutes.
He started 69% of those matches and recorded:
10 goals
Six assists
4.39 expected goals
Five big chances
A 7.02 average rating
Can Uzun ranked inside the top 19% of players in his position.
The most striking feature of his season was his scoring efficiency.
He scored 10 goals from only 4.39 xG, finishing approximately 5.6 goals above his expected total.
First for Both Goals and Assists
According to StatsLook data, Can Uzun ranked first among Bundesliga attacking midfielders with at least 450 minutes played for both goals and assists per 90.
He averaged:
0.64 goals — 1st
0.46 assists — 1st
He also ranked:
Seventh for expected goals with 0.28
Fourth for total shots with 3.02
Second for shots on target with 1.48
Fifth for through balls with 0.46
Eighth for successful dribbles with 1.35
The profile describes an attacking midfielder who provides direct scoring output rather than simply contributing to possession.
10 Goals From 4.39 xG
Can Uzun’s finishing numbers were exceptional during the season.
The Türkiye international produced:
0.64 goals per 90
0.28 xG per 90
That gap shows how efficiently he converted the chances he received.
Such a large xG overperformance is not guaranteed to repeat at the same level every season, meaning the sustainability of his shot and chance production will also be important going forward.
Strong Creative Output
Can Uzun’s six assists also demonstrate that his attacking contribution extends beyond finishing.
Per 90 minutes, he produced:
1.55 key passes
0.46 through balls
1.86 crosses
0.39 big chances
His fifth-place ranking for through balls among Bundesliga attacking midfielders highlights his ability to play passes beyond defensive lines.
Ranking first for assists also shows that he can create for teammates as well as score himself.
He Is Regularly Involved in Possession
Can Uzun averaged 66.06 touches per 90, ranking fifth among Bundesliga attacking midfielders.
He also completed 37.43 accurate passes per 90, ranking seventh.
Those numbers show that he is not an attacker who simply waits to receive the ball in the final third.
Can Uzun is regularly involved in possession before becoming a direct scoring threat closer to goal.
Defensive Contribution Is Secondary
Can Uzun’s strongest qualities remain offensive.
Per 90 minutes, he recorded:
4.88 duels won
4.37 ball recoveries
1.28 tackles
0.23 interceptions
0.45 aerial duels won
The numbers indicate some defensive involvement, but this is not the defining element of his profile.
His main value comes from goals, assists, shooting volume and attacking combinations.
Why Frankfurt Want to Keep Him
Krösche’s belief that Can Uzun can play an important role next season becomes easier to understand when viewed alongside his 2025/26 numbers.
The 20-year-old ranked:
First for goals among Bundesliga attacking midfielders
First for assists
Second for shots on target
Fourth for total shots
Fifth for through balls
He produced those numbers in only 1,402 minutes.
Frankfurt’s desire to give Can Uzun a larger role therefore aligns with the attacking output he has already demonstrated.
Conclusion: Galatasaray Interested, Frankfurt Plan to Keep Him
Galatasaray have shown interest in Can Uzun, but Eintracht Frankfurt’s position is currently clear.
Markus Krösche says there has been no offer and no indication that the player wants to leave.
Frankfurt also believe Can Uzun can become a more important part of the team next season.
StatsLook data provides a clear sporting reason for that confidence.
The 20-year-old produced 10 goals and six assists last season while ranking first among Bundesliga attacking midfielders for both goals and assists per 90.
Any potential transfer would therefore not depend only on Galatasaray’s interest, but also on whether Frankfurt are willing to move away from their plan to build a larger role for one of their most productive young attackers.
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