Eintracht Frankfurt lose Krösche – AC Milan speeds up talks

Markus Krösche, 46, has voluntarily given up his position as sporting director at Eintracht Frankfurt and, according to several sources, is in advanced talks with AC Milan, where he is being offered the role of Head of Football. The contract with the Italian top club is set to run until 30 June 2028 and includes an adjusted base salary of around €2.5 million.

Contract details and possible release clause

Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed that Krösche's contract was not terminated early, so he is not available on a free transfer. His contract, which still has just under two years left, contains a release clause that would take effect in the winter and is in the low‑million‑euro range – sparking interest from Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern and several Premier League clubs.

Financial framework at Milan

According to reports, Milan could pay Krösche an annual salary of about €40 million over four years, an offer that was already discussed in the summer. Without a release fee, Milan would not be able to sign the former professional because his contract with Eintracht is still in effect.

Review of Krösche's time in Frankfurt

Since his arrival in 2021, Krösche generated a transfer surplus of just under €144 million, more than any other Bundesliga club in the same period. Despite these successes, Eintracht Frankfurt most recently missed out on Champions League qualification, and the signing of Albert Riera, Krösche's preferred candidate, was judged a misstep.

The current situation was first published by Transfermarkt and later supplemented with an update. The article also includes references to support and premium service offers that were mentioned in the context of the transfer.

Further details on the negotiations and possible successor candidates for the sporting director position at Eintracht Frankfurt are expected in upcoming updates.