In brief
Eintracht Frankfurt announced that Joti Chatzialexiou will become the club's new sporting executive on February 1 2027, signing a contract through June 30 2030. The 50‑year‑old will depart his role as chief of staff at Nuremberg, where he oversaw a young‑player programme and brought in Miroslav Klose as coach. Club president Mathias Beck described the move as a win for professional expertise and youth development.
Frankfurt, Germany – Eintracht Frankfurt has announced that it will welcome Joti Chatzialexiou as its new sporting executive, a move that will affect the club’s coaching staff, scouting network and player development programmes.
Chatzialexiou, 50, will take up the post on February 1 2027, signing a contract that runs until June 30 2030. The former chief of staff at Nuremberg will conclude his duties there before moving to Frankfurt, where he will succeed Markus Krosche.
The appointment reflects the club’s emphasis on youth and professional expertise. Chatzialexiou will be responsible for overseeing player development and the day‑to‑day operations of the club.
Born in Frankfurt, the former DFB official spent more than two decades in a variety of roles with the German Football Association, most recently heading the national teams. He joined Nuremberg in 2024, where he appointed former Germany international Miroslav Klose as head coach and was instrumental in squad development.
Frankfurt’s president and supervisory board chairman Mathias Beck said the club had “gained someone who is an excellent fit for our club, both professionally and personally.” He added, “He stands for great professional expertise, clear ideas and a consistent commitment to developing young players.”
