In brief
Eintracht Frankfurt announced the appointment of Joti Chatzialexiou as its new sporting executive, a role he assumes on February 1, 2027, with a contract running until June 2030. The former Nuremberg chief of staff will replace Markus Krosche and will oversee player development and club operations. Frankfurt’s president Mathias Beck praised Chatzialexiou’s professional expertise and commitment to youth development.
Eintracht Frankfurt announced that former Nuremberg staffer Joti Chatzialexiou will become its new sporting executive, effective February 1, 2027.
The 50‑year‑old contracts until June 30, 2030, and will replace Markus Krosche while continuing his duties at Nuremberg until his arrival in Frankfurt.
Frankfurt’s president and supervisory board chairman Mathias Beck said the club wanted an official “who is an excellent fit both professionally and personally.”
"With Joti Chatzialexiou, we are gaining someone who is an excellent fit for our club, both professionally and personally," Beck said. "He stands for great professional expertise, clear ideas and a consistent commitment to developing young players."
Chatzialexiou leaves Nuremberg, where he has been chief of staff since 2024 and oversaw squad development, after signing a release clause that allows him to join Frankfurt when he extended his contract in August of that year.
He will oversee player development and club operations at Frankfurt, adding to the club’s focus on youth and professional expertise.
His previous experience with the German Football Association includes two decades in various roles, most recently overseeing the national teams. He also coached several Frankfurt youth teams before his long career at the DFB. Frankfurt currently sits third in Germany’s second division.
