According to Sky Sport Germany, AC Milan will make a decisive move in the coming days for Markus Krösche for the sporting director role. Sky Sport Germany also said further direct talks between AC Milan, their officials and Krösche are already planned to discuss the future.
Eintracht Frankfurt statement
Eintracht Frankfurt said Krösche had been relieved of his duties with immediate effect. The club said his contract runs until 30 June 2028 and remains in force with agreed amendments.
Eintracht Frankfurt said: "The supervisory board of Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG has granted sporting director Markus Krösche’s request to be relieved of his duties with immediate effect. The contract, which runs until 30 June 2028, remains in force with the agreed amendments. We thank Markus Krösche for his successful work over the past years and wish him all the best for the path ahead"
Milan's contact
GOAL reported that AC Milan have been in talks with Krösche for some time. GOAL reported that Krösche was the first name on Gerry Cardinale's mind back in the summer.
Contract situation
Discussions are not yet advanced enough to speak of an agreement. Before Krösche can join another club, including AC Milan, he must get out of his contract with Eintracht, which expires on 30 June 2028.
According to Sky Sport Germany, the penalty fee to leave Krösche's contract is between €5 million and €7 million.
Next meeting
GOAL reported that Cardinale's project appeals to him so much that they could discuss bringing his return forward at their next meeting.