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Borussia Dortmund snubbed by Germany defender Robin Koch as star defender signs new contract with Eintracht Frankfurt

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<p>Borussia Dortmund have been handed a major blow in their ambitions to reinforce their backline ahead of next season, with Germany international Koch pledging his loyalty to Eintracht Frankfurt by agreeing to a new deal.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/bvb-geht-leer-aus-robin-koch-verlaengert-bei-eintracht-frankfurt/13381620/35721" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sport</em></a><em> </em>in Germany, Koch has signed a fresh deal with Frankfurt, which will not only see him remain at the Deutsche Bank Park until 2030, but also see his status change as the club's highest-paid player. Frankfurt had a remarkable season, which saw them finish third in the league, sealing a spot in next season's Champions League. It is believed that the club's qualification in Europe's premier club competition swayed Koch's decision towards signing a renewal, despite <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dortmund-transfer-ex-leeds-united-defender-left-relegation-premier-league-2022-23/blt8890490aae94a9b3" target="_blank">serious interest from Dortmund</a>.  </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p><em>Sky Sport </em>also reveal that two other Bundesliga clubs — namely Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig — were also interested in acquiring the 28-year-old's services in addition to BVB. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Koch's strong performances for Frankfurt were rewarded during the recent UEFA Nations League semi-finals, where he started both the semi-final as well as the third-place playoff games. He will now return to action in July for the pre-season, during which his side take on FSV Frankfurt, Louisville City FC, Philadelphia, and Fulham in friendlies. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ROBIN KOCH?

Borussia Dortmund snubbed by Germany defender Robin Koch as star defender signs new contract with Eintracht Frankfurt | Goal.com

German centre-back Robin Koch pledged his loyalty to Eintracht Frankfurt by signing a new deal, snubbing a potential summer move to Borussia Dortmund.

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