File photo: Adi Hutter’s last job was at Monaco, where he steered the team to a second- and third-place finish in the French league, but he was fired in October after a poor start to the season. | Photo Credit: AFP

Eintracht Frankfurt appointed Adi Hutter as coach on Sunday, with the Austrian making a return to the Bundesliga and the club he left five years ago.

Hutter has signed a three-year contract with Frankfurt to replace Albert Riera, who left by mutual agreement last month after a short and turbulent spell in charge.

Frankfurt finished eighth last season, just outside the European spots.

“For me it’s very special and emotional to be coach at Eintracht again,” the 56-year-old Hutter said.

“The time we had together in Frankfurt left a big impression on me and has always stayed with me. Looking back, I always had the feeling of having unfinished business. I’m therefore all the more pleased to get the opportunity to tackle this task with a lot of hard work, discipline and a clear focus,” he added.

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Hutter first took charge at Frankfurt in 2018, leading it to the Europa League semifinals in his first season. He left for Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2021.

His last job was at Monaco, where he steered the team to a second- and third-place finish in the French league, but he was fired in October after a poor start to the season.

Hutter also guided Red Bull Salzburg to the Austrian league and cup double before leading Young Boys Bern to the Swiss league title in 2018.

Published on May 31, 2026