Eintracht Frankfurt sign Mario Götze on three-year deal - Inter Miami CF and Benfica lose out

This article originally appeared on June 21 and has been updated with new information. 

Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed the signing of German World Cup winner Mario Götze from PSV. The attacking midfielder had an exit clause that allowed him to leave his Eredivisie club for €4 million this summer. Following negotiations with the player and confirmation from the club's supervisory board on Monday, a deal was struck and Götze was announced on a three-year deal. It also means that the Portuguese side Benfica and Major League Soccer side Inter Miami CF have lost out.

Benfica, where Götze's former head coach Roger Schmidt will take charge for the new season, have long led the race to sign Götze. But German magazine kicker reported on Friday that Eintracht Frankfurt had entered the race to sign the playmaker. The Eagles see Götze as a potential replacement for Daichi Kamada. Kamada has been linked with a transfer away from the Europa League winners. 

Frankfurt won out as, unlike Benfica, the Bundesliga side is already qualified for the group stage of the upcoming UEFA Champions League season. "This club has a great foundation," Götze said in a club statement. "From the stadium to the fans and the city, it is a perfect fit. I am totally happy to return to the Bundesliga. Furthermore, I have the chance to play in the Champions League."

Inter Miami CF lose out on Götze - For a second time

Inter Miami CF were also interested in Götze. Transfermarkt understands that the Florida-based club tried to sign the scorer of Germany's World Cup-winning goal ahead of the 2020 season, but Götze opted to stay in Europe. The Beckham-owned club, however, has not lost sight of Götze and remained interested. The 30-year-old's Champions League ambitions meant a transfer was a long shot for now.