Adi Hütter returns to lead Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of new season

Adi Hütter, the 56‑year‑old Austrian coach, returned to Eintracht Frankfurt for his second spell five years after his first tenure ended. On 13 July 2026 he held the club’s first public training session, which was attended by roughly 2,000 fans who greeted him with “Adi‑Hütter” chants. Hütter described his comeback as giving him “goose‑bumps” and said he wants to deliver exciting football and restore the stadium’s “unusual power”. Thirty players participated in the session, including Jonathan Burkardt, Mario Götze, and new signings Malik Pimpong (FC Midtjylland) and Noel Futkeu (SpVgg Greuther Fürth). He noted that World Cup players such as Japan’s Ritsu Doan were still absent and hinted that additional transfers could be completed within the week. Potential departures include Michy Batshuayi, Niels Nkounkou, Junior Dina Ebimbe and Jessic Ngankam, while the captain’s role remains undecided. The competitive season begins on 21 August with a DFB‑Pokal match against SC St. Tönis, followed by the Bundesliga opener against Union Berlin. Hütter also received a new black Range Rover Sport, underscoring his confidence and readiness for the upcoming campaign.