Eintracht Frankfurt announced on November 1, 2026 that it will appoint former Nuremberg chief of staff Joti Chatzialexiou as its new sporting executive, effective February 1, 2027, after a negotiation that included a release clause and a departure from Nuremberg where he has been chief of staff.
He will sign a contract that runs until June 30 2030 and will succeed Markus Krosche, who has overseen the club’s sports department for the past year.
Contract and Responsibilities
Chatzialexiou will oversee player development and club operations at Frankfurt, a role that reflects the club’s focus on youth and professional expertise.
He will remain with Nuremberg until the official handover, a move permitted by a release clause that was activated when he extended his contract with the second‑division club in August.
Background and Previous Roles
During his four‑year tenure at Nuremberg, he appointed former Germany international Miroslav Klose as head coach and helped shape the squad, while the club sits third in Germany’s second division.
Prior to that, Chatzialexiou spent more than two decades in various positions within the German Football Association, most recently overseeing the national teams.
He also coached several Frankfurt youth teams, which helped establish a connection with the club before turning to a long career at the DFB.
Mathias Beck, Frankfurt president and supervisory board chairman, welcomed the appointment, highlighting Chatzialexiou’s fit and potential to advance youth development.
With Joti Chatzialexiou, we are gaining someone who is an excellent fit for our club, both professionally and personally. He stands for great professional expertise, clear ideas and a consistent commitment to developing young players.
