
His player sales brought Frankfurt hundreds of millions, why is the “transfer king” leaving during the season?
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Markus Krösche worked as a manager at Eintracht Frankfurt and earned high income from player sales.
Separation from Eintracht manager Krösche His player sales brought Frankfurt hundreds of millions, why is the “transfer king” leaving during the season?
Markus Krösche repeatedly brought talent to Eintracht, which he later sold as a top player for a lot of money. Ultimately, however, the manager lost his magic.
By Ron Ulrich
October 19, 2026, 12:19 p.m
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Eintracht Frankfurt has released sports director Markus Krösche with immediate effect, although his contract runs until 2028. Axel Hellmann takes over the tasks on an interim basis. Krösche had made successful transfers during his term in office, but recently came under criticism.
Eintracht Frankfurt is parting ways with sports director Markus Krösche with immediate effect. The 46-year-old still had a contract until 2028 and expressed his desire for a new professional challenge.

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