Overview
- Eintracht Frankfurt announced Krösche was freigestellt at his own request after an extraordinary supervisory-board meeting that concluded late Sunday.
- The club confirmed Krösche’s contract continues through 2028 on adjusted pay, which means Eintracht could demand a transfer fee or compensation should another club recruit him.
- Axel Hellmann will cover Krösche’s duties on an interim basis while the club immediately intensifies its search for a permanent sporting director.
- The decision follows months of internal strain and on-field setbacks, including a poor prior-season finish, a weak defensive start this year, widely criticized signings such as Elye Wahi, and the ill-fated Albert Riera coaching appointment.
- Potential successors reported include Joti Chatzialexiou and Christoph Spycher and the club has signalled a likely shift toward a more stability-focused transfer policy before the winter window, a change that will affect recruitment, coaching relations, and fans.