Markus Krösche leaves Eintracht Frankfurt with immediate effect

Krösche released with immediate effect

Markus Krösche has been released from his position as sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt with immediate effect at his own request, bringing an end to more than five years in the role. The club's supervisory board unanimously approved the decision at an extraordinary meeting on Sunday.

Krösche's contract, which runs until June 30, 2028, will remain in place in an amended form, according to the club.

A reputation built on transfers

Krösche is regarded as one of the best sporting directors in the league and is most famous for his multiple clever transfer deals, in which he brought in young talent for small fees and sold them for much more. These transfers included the likes of Luka Jovic, Omar Marmoush and Randal Kolo Muani.

During his tenure, Krösche played a key role in the club's development, including their Europa League triumph and subsequent appearances in the Champions League.

Talks with supervisory board chairman

The decision follows several weeks of discussions between Krösche and supervisory board chairman Mathias Beck. The talks focused on Frankfurt's current sporting situation, the club's future and the continuation of their working relationship.

Krösche explained that he had increasingly felt the need for a personal change after more than five successful but demanding years at the club. "When you reach this point, you also begin to lose some of the drive required for such a demanding role," he said, adding that a fresh impetus could also benefit Eintracht Frankfurt.

Beck paid tribute to the outgoing sporting director's contribution. "Markus Krösche has had a decisive influence on Eintracht Frankfurt in recent years," the supervisory board chairman said. Beck also stressed the demands of the position, saying that such a challenging role required complete conviction and the necessary drive at all times.

Goodbye at general meeting

Both parties wanted to establish clarity ahead of the club's upcoming general meeting, where Krösche intends to say his personal goodbyes to the members. The immediate release is also intended to give both Krösche and the club sufficient time to prepare for the future.

Frankfurt have not yet announced who will succeed him as sporting director. Krösche thanked Beck, the supervisory board and his fellow executives, as well as the club's employees, coaches, players and supporters, for their cooperation during his time in Frankfurt.