Joti Chatzialexiou is set to take on the role of Sporting Director at Eintracht Frankfurt starting February 1, 2027. The Bundesliga club announced this on Saturday. The 50-year-old, who currently serves as Sporting Director at 1. FC Nürnberg, has signed a contract until June 30, 2030.
Chatzialexiou, a native of Frankfurt, is currently employed by 1. FC Nürnberg, where his current contract runs until 2028 and includes a release clause that Eintracht Frankfurt will be utilizing. He will continue performing his duties in Nürnberg until his official start date with Frankfurt.
Prior to his transfer to Nürnberg in the summer of 2024, Chatzialexiou spent over two decades working in various capacities for the German Football Association (DFB), most recently as the Sporting Director for the national teams. According to Eintracht Frankfurt, his expertise lies in strategic sports development, youth development, and building effective structures. During his time at 1. FC Nürnberg, he has played a crucial part in squad development in recent years.
Mathias Beck, President of Eintracht Frankfurt and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the football corporation, commented that Chatzialexiou is a perfect fit for the club, both technically and temperamentally. Beck highlighted that he represents technical competence, clear vision, and a commitment to nurturing young players. Axel Hellmann, the Chairman of the Board, added that Chatzialexiou possesses an extensive network, experience in developing sporting structures, and a clear understanding of modern professional football. The club stated that the recruitment aims to strengthen youth development, strategic squad planning, and the integration of sports and business aspects.
