Liverpool Women midfielder Sofie Lundgaard has completed a permanent switch to Eintracht Frankfurt, leaving the Reds after a three-and-a-half-year spell. The 24-year-old Danish midfielder joined Liverpool Women in January 2023 and made 31 appearances across her first 18 months on Merseyside. However, her playing time was heavily curtailed to just three substitute outings last season following gruelling rehabilitation periods for knee ligament damage and a broken foot.
What happened?
Lundgaard's departure was met with heartfelt appreciation from the Merseyside club, who praised the midfielder's dedication and resilience throughout her challenging recovery from injury. In an official club statement, Liverpool Women confirmed the transfer: "The midfielder's three-and-a-half-year spell on Merseyside comes to a conclusion with the switch to Germany. Lundgaard joined the Reds in January 2023 and went on to make 31 appearances across her opening 18 months at the club. The misfortune of suffering two anterior cruciate ligament injuries meant the Dane was only able to feature 11 times during the past two campaigns. She now bids farewell to Liverpool to link up with Eintracht in the Frauen-Bundesliga. Everyone at LFC Women thanks Sofie for her contributions and wishes her the best for the future."
Why it matters for Liverpool Women
Sanctioning the move represents another step in head coach Gareth Taylor's ongoing squad evolution ahead of a fiercely competitive Women's Super League campaign. Liverpool Women currently sit 11th in the FA WSL, 17 points behind leaders Manchester City W, with 21 goals scored and 34 conceded this season. The title race is 38 points behind the leaders.
What comes next?
Lundgaard now turns her focus to integrating quickly into the Frankfurt setup as she looks to secure a starting role ahead of their domestic and European campaigns. Her new side requires proven quality and depth in the engine room to sustain a push near the top of the Frauen-Bundesliga table. For the Danish midfielder, maintaining full fitness over an uninterrupted season remains the immediate priority in her bid to showcase her true capabilities in Germany.
