New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a squad depleted by the sale of Hugo Ekitike as it prepares to return to the Champions League.

Doan joins on a five-year contract from fellow German club Freiburg, where he was top scorer with 10 goals as the team placed fifth in the Bundesliga.

"I'm very happy and honored to be here," Doan said in a translated video message to Frankfurt fans. "I can't wait to play in front of the supporters."

Frankfurt is heading back to the Champions League this season after a third-place Bundesliga finish but will have a new-look attack after striker Ekitike was sold to Liverpool for a fee of 69 million pounds ($93.5 million).

The 27-year-old Doan will be e...