In this summer's UEFA Super Cup, La Liga giants Real Madrid are about to start a fierce battle with last season's UEFA Cup winners Eintracht Frankfurt. This season, Eintracht Frankfurt has not only solidified the mainstay of their title-winning squad, but also brought in a number of strong players such as Goetze, Hejuge, Alario, Muhani, and Jakić. However, the latest information shows that the team may face the loss of a midfield core. ! [Frankfurt players](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202208/2022080617415390102263420.jpg) The departing player is none other than Frankfurt's No.10 Kostic. In fact, rumors about Kostic's departure have been going on since this summer. Serie A giants Juventus have been seen as the most likely team for Kostic to join. According to well-known transfer expert Romano, Juve has already agreed on a personal contract with Kostic himself, and will then try to reach a comprehensive agreement with Frankfurt, where negotiations are currently underway. Italian journalist Scilla reported that Juve and Kostic's contract lasts for three years, with an annual salary of up to 2.7 million euros after tax and a bonus clause. ! [Juventus player](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202208/2022080617415408851593420.jpg) Kostic, 29, is not only the centerpiece of both Eintracht Frankfurt and the Serbian national team, but also provides vital support to the team's offense and defense from his position on the wing. He began his career at FK Radnicki before moving to Groningen in the Dutch Eredivisie.Stuttgart introduced him to the Bundesliga in 2014 for a fee of €6 million, thus kick-starting Kostic's journey in the top five leagues. ! [Stuttgart players](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202208/2022080617415419789213420.jpg) With his outstanding performances for Stuttgart, in 2016, Hamburg, another Bundesliga powerhouse, signed Kostic for €14 million. Two years later, in 2018, Kostic joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan. In his four seasons at Eintracht Frankfurt, Kostic was undoubtedly an indispensable key player for the team, with more than 10 assists in each season, contributing a total of 33 goals and 64 assists in 171 games, a remarkable efficiency. ! [Hamburg players](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202208/2022080617415432289673420.jpg) Although Eintracht Frankfurt still has Champions League matches to play this season, Kostic is more eager to realize his dream of joining the giants. If Juve can successfully bring in Kostic, the team's midfield strength will be significantly improved. By then, with Vlahovic, Di Maria, Chiesa Jr. and Keane Jr. in the front line and Cuadrado, Bonucci, Bremer, Danilo, Sandro and other backfield players, Juve's performance in the new season is worth looking forward to.

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