Mainz 05 
Leeds Utd 
- 22 February
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CONFIRMED: Jonathan Burkardt signs for E. Frankfurt.
E. Frankfurt beats Leeds Utd to sign Jonathan Burkardt. Mainz 05 accepts their €21M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Jonathan Burkardt moving to Leeds Utd.
CONFIRMED: Jonathan Burkardt signs for E. Frankfurt
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Leeds Utd's pursuit of Jonathan Burkardt reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Leeds Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jonathan Burkardt (25).
- Leeds Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jonathan Burkardt.
- The absence of key players at Leeds Utd who play in the same position as Jonathan Burkardt increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Leeds Utd's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Georginio Rutter, Wilfried Gnonto)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Georginio Rutter, Wilfried Gnonto)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Georginio Rutter, Joël Piroe)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Georginio Rutter, Joël Piroe)
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Alternatives of Leeds Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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79.6
79.6
|
Evanilson |
 B'mouth
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€29M |
|
78.4
78.4
|
Christopher Nkunku |
 Milan
|
€37.7M |
|
77.0
84.8
|
Thierno Barry |
 Everton
|
€28.8M |
|
77.0
77.0
|
Alexander Sørloth |
 Atlético Madrid
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€23.4M |
|
76.7
76.7
|
Dominic Solanke |
 Tottenham
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€43.5M |
|
76.0
77.8
|
Loïs Openda |
 Juventus
|
€43.7M |
|
75.7
75.7
|
Guus Til |
 PSV
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€12.8M |
|
74.8
74.8
|
Ermedin Demirovic |
 Stuttgart
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€21.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taty Castellanos | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
| Raheem Sterling | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Martin Baturina | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Natan | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Promise David | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Daizen Maeda | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ismael Saibari | 03-11-2025 | Report | |
| Sebastian Tounekti | 03-11-2025 | Report |
Jonathan Burkardt
F (C)
Skill: 75.3
Pot: 78.3
Team
E. Frankfurt
E. Frankfurt
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€38.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€34.8M – €42.5M
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Who is Jonathan Burkardt?
Jonathan Burkardt (GER) is a a poacher and currently plays for E. Frankfurt. Jonathan Burkardt is 25 years old (2000/07/11) and he is 181cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29.
Jonathan Burkardt's current transfer value is between €34.8M and €42.5M. His last transfer was from Mainz 05 to E. Frankfurt in 2025. E. Frankfurt paid Mainz 05 €21M for Jonathan Burkardt.
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