BVB ready to pounce? Explosive Krösche clause revealed | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund could be presented with a surprising opportunity to land Markus Krösche. A sensitive BVB clause in the Eintracht sporting director’s contract is now fueling fresh speculation.

Markus Krösche’s future at Eintracht Frankfurt remains a hot topic despite his recent commitment to the club. After the sporting director turned down a lucrative offer from AC Milan, new details about his contract have now emerged — and they could attract particular attention from Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

As Sport Bild reports, Krösche has a special release clause in his contract, which runs until 2028. However, it does not apply to every interested club. According to the report, only selected elite clubs would be able to make use of the clause. Alongside Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, several top Premier League clubs are also said to have access to it. According to consistent media reports, Krösche had already been on BVB’s shortlist in the past.

Particularly explosive: the option can apparently be activated as early as January 2027. The required compensation fee is also said to be comparatively low. According to the reports, only an amount “in the low single-digit millions” would have to be paid.

BVB and Bayern Munich could benefit from Krösche clause

The recent talks with AC Milan show that Krösche is fundamentally open to a new challenge. In the end, however, the 45-year-old decided against a move to Italy. Even so, the negotiations are being seen as a clear signal. Sport Bild writes: “Even though the deal did not go through, the negotiations show that the Hanover native basically seems ready for the next step in his managerial career.”

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That is also why there is growing doubt that Frankfurt’s successful sporting executive will remain at Eintracht in the long term. According to information from Florian Plettenberg, the Hessian club is keen to extend with its sporting director, but an agreement currently does not appear to be in sight. The Sky reporter said: “Personally, I don’t believe that will happen. The two sides are nowhere near agreement. There are also currently no advanced negotiations between Krösche and SGE.”

Krösche will remain in Frankfurt for the coming season and is expected to make key transfer decisions once again. In the medium term, however, the special clause could lead to a parting of ways. Whether Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich or a top English club ultimately wins the race should provide plenty of talking points by the winter of 2027 at the latest.

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