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Eintracht Frankfurt restructure sporting department after Krösche’s exit

Eintracht Frankfurt have reorganised responsibilities within the club’s sporting department following Markus Krösche’s departure, with Timmu Harding taking on increased responsibility until further notice.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:48 PM
Eintracht Frankfurt restructure sporting department after Krösche’s exit
Key Things to Know
  • Eintracht Frankfurt have restructured their sporting department following the departure of Markus Krösche.
  • Sporting director Timmo Hardung assumes broader strategic responsibilities alongside CEO Axel Hellmann.
  • Former player Sebastian Rode will take on greater responsibility within the first-team setup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eintracht Frankfurt have restructured their sporting department following the departure of board member for sport Markus Krösche earlier this month. Sporting director Timmo Hardung will take on expanded duties to lead sporting operations and strategic preparations for the winter transfer window alongside CEO Axel Hellmann.

Former Eintracht player Sebastian Rode will step up to support day-to-day first-team matters during his trainee program. Meanwhile, 1. FC Nürnberg sporting managing director Joti Chatzialexiou has reportedly agreed to personal terms as the leading candidate to succeed Krösche.

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