AC Milan targets Markus Krösche for sporting director role
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
AC Milan is reportedly interested in Markus Krösche, the head of sport at Eintracht Frankfurt, to fill their vacant sporting director position after Ralf Rangnick declined the offer. Krösche, who has a contract lasting until 2028 with Frankfurt, is among the top candidates as Milan looks to rebuild after missing out on Champions League qualification and firing multiple executives. Media reports indicate that Krösche has not commented on the speculation. A potential transfer could complicate Frankfurt's plans, particularly with the upcoming transfer window.
- •Markus Krösche is a candidate for AC Milan's sporting director role.
- •AC Milan fired coach Massimiliano Allegri and other executives after a poor season.
- •Krösche's contract with Eintracht Frankfurt runs until 2028.
- •Frankfurt hopes to extend Krösche's contract despite Milan's interest.
- •Krösche has not publicly addressed the rumors regarding his potential move.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Frankfurt chief Krösche added to AC Milan's shortlist
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Reports: Frankfurt head of sport Krösche in AC Milan's sights
"Eintracht Frankfurt's head of sport Markus Krösche is a possible target for AC Milan's sporting director role after Austria coach Ralf Rangnick turned the Italians down, media reports said on Saturday. Germany's Kicker magazine said the 45-year-old Krösche did not want to comment on the rumours.
"Markus Krösche is said to be on AC Milan's shortlist following the rejection of Austria's national coach Ralf Rangnick. According to Matteo Moretto, the Eintracht Frankfurt boss is among the leading...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:16 AMFrankfurt chief Krösche added to AC Milan's shortlist
Markus Krösche is said to be on AC Milan's shortlist following the rejection of Austria's national coach Ralf Rangnick. According to Matteo Moretto, the Eintracht Frankfurt boss is among the leading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:11 AMReports: Frankfurt head of sport Krösche in AC Milan's sights
Eintracht Frankfurt's head of sport Markus Krösche is a possible target for AC Milan's sporting director role after Austria coach Ralf Rangnick turned the Italians down, media reports said on Saturday. Germany's Kicker magazine said the 45-year-old Krösche did not want to comment on the rumours.
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