Key Takeaways:
- Eintracht Frankfurt have secured Arnaud Kalimuendo on loan from Nottingham Forest with an option to buy
- Kalimuendo, aged 23, has scored 2 goals in 14 appearances totalling 392 minutes for Nottingham Forest this season
- The Bundesliga side face Borussia Dortmund on Friday without injured attackers Jonathan Burkardt and Michy Batshuayi
Transfer Details and Player Background
Eintracht Frankfurt have enhanced their attacking options by bringing in French centre-forward Arnaud Kalimuendo from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old arrives on a loan deal valid until the end of the current season, with an option for the German club to make the move permanent.
Kalimuendo graduated from the Paris Saint-Germain academy and joined Nottingham Forest last summer after a transfer worth approximately 30 million euros from Rennes. Despite the significant investment, he has yet to secure a regular spot in the Premier League side’s starting lineup.
Arnaud Kalimuendo joins Eintracht! 🦅
The French centre-forward arrives at Frankfurt on loan from English Premier League side @NFFC, with the Eagles possessing an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
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— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintrachtint) January 7, 2026
Performance Record
During his ongoing stint at Nottingham Forest, Kalimuendo has accumulated only 392 minutes of playing time across all competitions, featuring in 14 matches and netting 2 goals. Both goals were registered in the Europa League.
| Season | Club | Appearances | Minutes Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Nottingham Forest | 14 | 392 | 2 |
Managerial and Club Comments
“He is fast, skillful at making runs, and can finish attacks, while also working very hard off the ball. For us, it was important that he fits in well not only in terms of the football he plays, but also his character,” said Eintracht Frankfurt board member for sport Markus Krösche.
Squad Developments and Upcoming Fixtures
In the build-up to the Bundesliga restart, Eintracht have also strengthened their squad by acquiring Younes Ebnoutalib, the leading scorer in Germany’s second division from Elversberg. Meanwhile, Elye Wahi has gone on loan to Ligue 1 outfit Nice.
Manager Dino Toppmöller will be without injured forwards Jonathan Burkardt and Michy Batshuayi when Eintracht host Borussia Dortmund on Friday as the Bundesliga resumes.
