Milan Renew Push for Hardung and Krösche

Milan had opened talks last summer to bring Eintracht Frankfurt's two executives, Markus Krösche and Timmo Hardung, to San Siro. However, Frankfurt did not want to let them go so close to the transfer window, and the move came to nothing.

Krösche left his post as sporting CEO at Eintracht Frankfurt in September. Various sources in Italy and Germany say his next step could be Milan. According to a report by SportMediaset, Milan and Krösche have reached a preliminary agreement on salary.

The main sticking point is compensation. Frankfurt are reportedly demanding around 5 to 7 million euros if Krösche takes another job before the summer of 2027. Milan are said to be unwilling to pay that fee for an executive, but talks are expected to continue.

Hardung still works at Frankfurt, and the choice of his successor will determine whether he leaves. Milan currently have no official sporting director. Instead, Hendrick Almstadt is in charge of transfers and contracts, while Bobby Gardiner is responsible for identifying and analysing target players.