The older man rose to his feet.
Krösche extended his hand firmly.
"Good evening, President."
Christoph gave a respectful nod as Krösche greeted the man — Mathias Beck — the President of the Board of Directors of Eintracht Frankfurt e.V and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball Group AG.
"Markus, it's been a while. Have a seat."
Krösche settled into his chair as the waiter quietly poured wine into the glasses and slipped out of the room without a sound.
For a few minutes, the conversation stayed light.
They spoke about the season in broad strokes. The trajectory. The stability. The atmosphere around the club.
Matthias Beck lifted his glass slightly. "You've done well, Markus."
Krösche inclined his head. "We've done well."
"Second in the Bundesliga," Beck continued calmly. "Two matches left. Bayern have already secured the title, yes, but runners-up is within reach. Win one, draw one, and it's ours. And a Europa League final."
