Kevin Trapp has surprisingly left "Eintracht Frankfurt" to join "Paris FC", ending his six-year spell with the German club where he helped secure the Europa League trophy in 2022.
"This move represents an exciting new chapter in my career and personal life," the experienced goalkeeper might say about his unexpected transfer.
The German shot-stopper's decision has raised eyebrows across European football, particularly as "Paris FC" has only recently returned to Ligue 1 after a 46-year absence from France's top flight. For a club just promoted to the elite division, securing a goalkeeper of Trapp's caliber represents a remarkable coup.
According to French media reports, Trapp's Brazilian model wife, Isabelle Goulart, played a crucial role in his decision. She has been living in Paris for some time, building her fashion career in the French capital, making this move convenient for the family's living arrangements.
Interestingly, the club's management didn't just offer Trapp an attractive financial package. They've reportedly outlined future opportunities for him after his playing days, including potential roles as an ambassador or even an official face of Louis Vuitton, whose owners are among "Paris FC's" shareholders.
France isn't unfamiliar territory for the 'keeper. Between 2015 and 2019, Trapp already played for "PSG", collecting several domestic trophies and establishing himself as a reliable goalkeeper in French football. His return to the country seems logical, even if the specific destination caught fans off guard.
"Paris FC" supporters now hope Trapp's experience and reputation will help the club establish itself in Ligue 1. Can the German veteran become the cornerstone of this ambitious project? The upcoming season will tell.
