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Fee and contract length as Leeds United sign goalkeeper Michael Zetterer from Eintracht Frankfurt as new no 2
The 31-year-old joins on a three-year deal for £5 million and brings Champions League experience after Lucas Perri moved to Torino on loan.
Leeds United completed the signing of goalkeeper Michael Zetterer on a three-year deal from German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, marking the club's fifth summer acquisition.
Zetterer developed through SpVgg Unterhaching before joining Werder Bremen, where he accumulated 80 appearances and later moved to Eintracht Frankfurt for additional top-level experience.
Before establishing himself at Bremen, loan spells at Austra Klagenfurt and PEC Zwolle provided development. Internationally, he represented Germany Under-20s and the Under-21s after catching the eye young.
Due to signing after Friday's midday Premier League deadline, Zetterer is unavailable for Sunday's game against Brentford at Elland Road. He joins as back-up behind James Trafford.
The transfer completes a productive summer window for the Whites, strengthening goalkeeper depth. Zetterer brings seasoned German Bundesliga experience as Leeds prepares for the Premier League season.
Since 1 July the transfer window for the Bundesliga is open. Until the beginning of September the 18 clubs can strengthen with new players. All information about the arrivals and departures to the season 2026/27 is available to fans here.