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Markus Krösche leaves Eintracht Frankfurt with immediate effect
Markus Krösche has left Eintracht Frankfurt as sporting director with immediate effect, ending more than five years at the German club.
He asked to leave, saying he felt he needed a personal and professional change after a demanding spell.
Frankfurt's supervisory board unanimously approved his release, following talks between Krösche and chairman Mathias Beck about the club's direction and their future cooperation.
Krösche's contract runs until June 2028, but it remains in place with adjustments.
During his time at Frankfurt, the club won the Europa League and played in the Champions League, and Krösche was praised for helping develop the team.
The club has not named a successor, though reports have mentioned possible candidates.
Krösche plans to say farewell to club members at an upcoming meeting, while both he and Frankfurt prepare for what comes next.
Markus Krösche has left his role as Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director with immediate effect at his own request.
The club’s supervisory board unanimously approved his release on Sunday after weeks of talks with chairman Mathias Beck.
Krösche said that after more than five successful but demanding years, he felt he needed a change and that fresh impetus could benefit the club.
His contract, which runs until 30 June 2028, remains in place in an amended form.
No successor has been named, and Krösche plans to say goodbye to members at the upcoming general meeting.
- Who
- Markus Krösche, Eintracht Frankfurt’s sporting director.
- What
- He left the role with immediate effect at his own request.
- When
- Sunday, 18 October 2026.
- Where
- Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany.
- Why
- Krösche said he needed a personal change after more than five demanding years and felt fresh impetus could benefit the club.
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Krösche and supervisory board chairman Mathias Beck held talks about the club’s sporting situation, its future and their further cooperation.
The supervisory board unanimously approved Krösche’s immediate release from his duties.
Krösche plans to say goodbye to club members in person.
- Departure
- Immediate effect, at Krösche’s request
- Contract end date
- 30 June 2028
- Time at club
- More than five years
- Board decision
- Unanimous approval
- Successor
- Not named
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What people are saying
After more than five very successful, but also very demanding years at this fantastic club, I’ve recently developed the feeling that I need a change – and that a fresh impetus might also benefit Eintracht.
Markus Krösche has decisively shaped Eintracht Frankfurt in recent years and played a major role in the successful sporting development of our club.