Eintracht Frankfurt began the 2026/27 Bundesliga season with a 3-3 draw at Union Berlin, surrendering a two-goal lead late on to take just one point from their opener. The result left them eighth in the table and set the tone for what has been a turbulent summer at Deutsche Bank Park.

The most significant off-pitch story is the swirling uncertainty around sporting director Markus Krösche. Reports from Bild suggested the club's supervisory board was preparing to end his tenure after the transfer window, citing a strained relationship with coach Adi Hütter and a chaotic summer of recruitment. Club president Mathias Beck pushed back firmly, stating Krösche holds a contract until 2028 and that there is no reason to speculate about his future. The kicker reported the separation rumours were being treated internally as deliberate attempts to cause unrest, though the articles acknowledge that full unity behind the scenes cannot be assumed.

On the pitch, Frankfurt did secure one key piece of business. Goalkeeper Noah Atubolu arrived on loan from SC Freiburg, with a purchase obligation attached, after Hütter lost confidence in Kaua Santos following a 0-7 pre-season defeat to Brentford. Atubolu made his debut in the Berlin draw and spoke openly about the difficult summer he endured before the move was finalised. He is now the clear number one for the season ahead.

Strike forward Younes Ebnoutalib has also caught the eye, with Germany coach Jürgen Klopp reportedly holding personal talks with the 22-year-old about committing his international future to the DFB team. Frankfurt host Augsburg on September 6, before a derby trip to Mainz on September 12, giving Hütter's side an early chance to build momentum.