Eintracht Frankfurt appoints Joti Chatzialexiou as new sport board member

Eintracht Frankfurt has confirmed Joti Chatzialexiou as the successor to Markus Krösche, who left his role earlier this month. Chatzialexiou, currently the managing director for sport at 1. FC Nürnberg, will officially start on February 1, 2027, following the activation of a release clause in his contract. Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellmann expressed confidence in Chatzialexiou's experience and network within professional football as vital for aligning the club's sporting ambitions with financial stability. The executive board emphasizes that a collaborative environment will be essential moving forward.

• 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Chatzialexiou to succeed Krösche as Eintracht Frankfurt's board member for sport