# Joti Chatzialexiou transition from Nürnberg to Frankfurt

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/joti-chatzialexiou-transition-from-nrnberg-to-frankfurt
> Updated: 2026-11-03T05:52:27.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Joti Chatzialexiou has been appointed as the new board member for sport at Eintracht Frankfurt, succeeding Markus Krösche. The Frankfurt native, currently the sporting director at 1. FC Nürnberg, has signed a contract through June 30, 2030, with his official duties scheduled to commence on February 1, 2027.

To facilitate the move, Chatzialexiou will trigger a release clause in his existing contract at Nürnberg, a transfer reportedly involving a fee of less than one million euros. During the transition period, he will continue to fulfill his current responsibilities at Nürnberg.

Following the announcement, 1. FC Nürnberg coach Miroslav Klose reacted to the departure, stating he was “completely emotionless” regarding the mid-season exit. Klose characterized the move as a normal part of the football business and an opportunity for Chatzialexiou.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Miroslav Klose reacts to Joti Chatzialexiou departure

1. FC Nürnberg coach Miroslav Klose remains unfazed by the departure of sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou to Eintracht Frankfurt, calling the move a normal professional opportunity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miroslav-klose-reacts-to-joti-chatzialexiou-departure

### 2026-10-29: Joti Chatzialexiou to become Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director

Joti Chatzialexiou will join Eintracht Frankfurt as sporting director on February 1, 2027, moving from 1. FC Nürnberg via a contract release clause.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eintracht-frankfurt-reorganizes-sporting-department

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