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Frankfurt separates from its sports director

Currently 11th in the Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt is going through a turbulent period and has just experienced a major change…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:29 PM
Frankfurt separates from its sports director
Key Things to Know
  • Eintracht Frankfurt sports director Markus Krösche has left the club after requesting an immediate resignation.
  • Frankfurt's supervisory board accepted Krösche's resignation and will maintain his contract until June 2028 in an adapted form.
  • Krösche served as Frankfurt's sports director since 2021 and won the Europa League in 2022.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eintracht Frankfurt has officially separated from sports director Markus Krösche after granting his request to be immediately relieved of his duties. Krösche had served in the role since the summer of 2021, and his departure comes while the club sits 11th in the Bundesliga table.

The club confirmed that Krösche's contract running through June 30, 2028, will be maintained in an adapted form. During his five-year tenure, Krösche helped lead Frankfurt to a Europa League title in 2022, and he is reportedly attracting interest from European clubs including AC Milan.

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