AC Milan's efforts to lure Markus Krosche away from Eintracht Frankfurt have hit a snag. The German club is optimistic about retaining their sporting director, despite Milan's interest in bringing him on board to oversee their technical area. Krosche's current role at Eintracht has impressed Milan, who see him as the ideal candidate to lead their technical department.

Krosche recently met with Eintracht's management, where he reportedly expressed no intention of leaving his position. This development has boosted Eintracht's confidence in keeping him on board for the foreseeable future. The German club views Krosche as a key figure in their sporting project, and they are hopeful of securing his long-term commitment.

Milan's pursuit of Krosche may have prompted him to assess his standing in the market and international recognition. However, Eintracht believes they can keep him from leaving, and the situation appears to be more complex than initially thought. The Rossoneri will need to reassess their approach if they hope to secure Krosche's services.

The Milanese club had been eyeing Krosche as a key addition to their new management structure, possibly alongside Timmo Hardung, his close collaborator in Germany. While the situation remains fluid, Eintracht's optimism suggests that Milan may face an uphill battle to lure Krosche away.