Nottingham Forest player agrees €3m salary ahead of potential Frankfurt summer move

Eintracht Frankfurt appear confident that Arnaud Kalimuendo’s stay in Germany will extend beyond this season, with the Nottingham Forest forward already agreeing personal terms ahead of a potential permanent move in the summer.

That is according to BILD, who report that the French striker has finalised a loan move from Nottingham Forest and could now be edging closer to a long-term future in the Bundesliga.

Kalimuendo completed his medical on Tuesday before joining Eintracht Frankfurt on loan, with the German club paying an initial €1.5m for the deal.

The agreement also includes an option to buy worth €27m, which Frankfurt can activate in the summer transfer window if the striker impresses during his loan spell.

Intriguingly, BILD claim Frankfurt have already negotiated personal terms with Arnaud Kalimuendo should the permanent move go through.

The proposed contract would run until 2031 and includes a base salary of €3m per year — a clear indication of the club’s long-term planning and confidence in the deal progressing.

While the German outlet describes this as unusual, it is more likely a case of Frankfurt laying the groundwork early rather than a sign of anything being rushed.

Kalimuendo has been on Frankfurt’s radar for some time. Sporting director Markus Krösche has tracked the striker for over two years and previously attempted to sign him before Forest moved quickly to secure his services.

Now, Krösche has finally landed his target, albeit initially on a temporary basis, with hopes that the Frenchman can deliver the performances required to justify triggering the buy option.

From Forest’s perspective, the deal offers clarity. Should Frankfurt activate the €27m clause, it would represent a significant outgoing and a chance to reinvest in the squad ahead of next season.

Kalimuendo’s willingness to agree personal terms so early suggests the player is open to making the move permanent, provided his loan spell goes to plan.

Kalimuendo will now be given the opportunity to establish himself in Frankfurt’s attack over the coming months. If he adapts quickly and delivers goals, the groundwork already in place should allow Frankfurt to move swiftly once the summer window opens.

For Forest, attention will turn to how best to plan without him — and whether that €27m clause is eventually activated.

Is this early contract agreement a sign the deal is already moving towards a permanent transfer — or simply smart forward planning by Eintracht Frankfurt?