"I need a change," Markus Krösche said as Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed on Sunday that the supervisory board had accepted his request for immediate release. The club also said his contract still runs until 30 June 2028, though it continues in adapted form.
Krösche's own explanation
Krösche said the past few years in Frankfurt had been "an extraordinary, intense, and unforgettable time" for him. He added that after more than five very successful, but also very demanding years, he had developed the feeling that he needed a change and that a fresh impetus might also benefit Eintracht.
He went further by saying he had discussed the situation openly with Mathias Beck, and that he asked to be released from his duties with immediate effect. Krösche also said he wanted clarity before the members' meeting so he could say goodbye in person.
The club's statement matches that timeline. SPORT1 reported that Eintracht Frankfurt complied with his request for immediate release, while the contract date remains unchanged even after the departure.
The Milan link returns
The exit also reopens the AC Milan link that had already surfaced last summer. Football Italia reported that Eintracht would not let him go then, but the immediate release changes the setup now.
That does not mean a move to Milan is done. The sources only point to a link being back on the table, not to any agreement or completed deal.
The timing is awkward for Eintracht too. They sit 11th in the Bundesliga with 8 points after 6 matches, and they go away to Borussia Dortmund on 24 October 2026.
A club already trying to steady its league start has now lost a long-serving sporting director, with the contract still listed to 30 June 2028 and the next league game arriving in six days.
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