Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director Krösche Nears AC Milan Move, Italian Media Report

Markus Krösche, the sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to move to Italian football club AC Milan, according to Italian media outlets. Reports from "Gazzetta dello Sport" indicate that Krösche and his close associate Timmo Hardung are nearing an agreement with the prominent Milanese club.

Sky Italia has reported that Milan executives Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimović are in contact with Eintracht Frankfurt regarding the potential transfer. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto even suggests a verbal agreement has been reached. "Gazzetta dello Sport" noted that after resolving their coaching situation, the next key appointment for Milan would be a technical director, with Krösche considered the frontrunner.

Ruben Amorim, formerly of Manchester United, is widely expected to become Milan's new head coach. Neither Krösche nor Eintracht Frankfurt have officially commented on the transfer speculation. Krösche has served as sporting director for Eintracht for five years, with his current contract extending until 2028. During his tenure, he has been recognized as a top German manager for his successful transfer decisions.

However, the past Bundesliga season saw Eintracht Frankfurt miss out on international competition qualification under coach Albert Riera, who is considered a misstep by Krösche. Eintracht has since rehired Adi Hütter as their head coach. "Bild" newspaper reports that Milan would need to pay a transfer fee for Krösche, as an existing release clause is reportedly not currently valid. Following a disappointing season where Milan failed to secure Champions League spots, the club saw departures including coach Massimiliano Allegri, the CEO, sporting director, and technical director.