Torino secure Nkounkou from Eintracht Frankfurt

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Sep 1, 2025 10:46 AM ET

Torino have officially signed left-back Niels Nkounkou from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth up to a reported €5.5m.

The 24-year-old has arrived on loan for €500,000 until the end of the season, with an option to make it permanent for a further €5m.

That option can become an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met during the campaign.

Nkounkou new buy for Torino

The French left-back spent time at Olympique Marseille, Everton, Standard Liege, Everton, Cardiff City and Saint-Etienne until his €7.5m move to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023.

Nkounkou made six appearances for the France Olympic team at the Tokyo event in 2021.

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The Granata had a tricky start to their Serie A season under new coach Marco Baroni, losing the first match 5-0 away to Inter at San Siro.

It was a definite improvement last night when holding Fiorentina to a goalless draw at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in their Week 2 fixture.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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