Milan Advance Talks with Markus Krösche

Milan have moved into advanced talks to bring Markus Krösche into their squad as their new football director. According to a Corriere della Sera report, there is strong optimism within the club that an agreement could be completed quickly. Chairman Gerry Cardinale is said to want the German executive in post as soon as possible.

Krösche left his sporting director role at Eintracht Frankfurt last week of his own accord. However, his contract runs until 2028. For this reason, Milan will need to pay Frankfurt a transfer fee. German reports suggest a release fee of between 5 and 7 million euros.

The need for a new name in the club's upper management grew after a 3-0 defeat away to Bournemouth in the Europa League on Thursday. The result exposed a lack of depth in Ruben Amorim's squad. Calciomercato.com reported that Milan met the 46-year-old executive again on Friday and plan to entrust him with the January transfer window.

MilanNews reported that Krösche wants to take a short break before starting his new role. This is Milan's second attempt to bring him in. Cardinale had reached a verbal agreement with Krösche during the summer, but Eintracht blocked the move at that time.

Krösche's time at Frankfurt is remembered for winning the Europa League trophy in 2022. He is also known as an executive who sold players for large profits.