Overview
- Markus Krösche confirmed on Wednesday that he will remain Eintracht Frankfurt’s sporting director and has turned down an approach from AC Milan.
- Reports from German sources say Eintracht also refused to let Timmo Hardung leave, leaving both directors in place for the club’s 2026–27 planning.
- Earlier media coverage had suggested a verbal agreement and a compensation range of €7.5–€10 million, but Eintracht publicly denied contact and resisted any release of staff.
- The rejection is a fresh setback for Milan after Ralf Rangnick’s earlier refusal and follows the club’s appointment of Rúben Amorim as head coach, increasing pressure to fill the sporting-operations team.
- Krösche has led Eintracht’s football operations since April 2021 and his contract runs through 2028, a continuity choice that preserves Eintracht’s planning and forces Milan to consider alternative candidates.