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The 43-year-old Spaniard Albert Riera will take charge at Eintracht Frankfurt from Monday, February 2 on a contract valid until June 30, 2028.
Albert Riera enjoyed recent success with Slovenian top-flight club NK Celje, whom he steered to domestic cup glory in his first year at the helm. Celje, based in the north-east of the country, currently have a 12-point lead at the top of the standings in the Slovenian league, while Riera has also guided the side into the UEFA Conference League knockout phase play-offs.
Riera’s first role as head coach was at Olimpija Ljubljana, where he oversaw a Slovenian league and cup double in 2023. He also gained experience at French club Girondins Bordeaux in 2023/24.
Serial winner as a player
Riera, who was born in the Mallorcan town of Manacor in 1982, started out in the game in the Balearic Islands as a youngster. After leaving RCD Mallorca he had spells in France, Spain, England, Türkiye and Italy before ending his career in Slovenia.
As a player, Riera stood out thanks to his will to win and professional mindset, which helped him amass 430 competitive games – including at Premier League clubs Liverpool and Manchester City. He won a total of six titles during his stints at Mallorca, Galatasaray and Olympiacos, while he earned 16 senior international caps for Spain.
Two new assistant coaches
Pablo Remon Arteta and Lorenzo Dolcetti arrive at Eintracht alongside Riera, having previously worked with him successfully at Celje. Arteta holds the UEFA Pro License, Dolcetti the UEFA A Diploma. Assistant coach Jan Fießer and goalkeeping coach Jan Zimmermann will remain on the coaching staff.
Riera in Frankfurt from Monday
At his own request, Riera’s final game in charge of Celje will be Sunday’s fixture against NK Maribor. The 43-year-old will subsequently be in Frankfurt at the start of the coming week to begin work with his team and to be officially introduced.
Board member for sport Markus Krösche: “In Albert Riera, we have deliberately decided on a coach who plays modern, intensive and attacking football. He has international experience, a clear playing philosophy and an equally clear approach in his day-to-day work with the team.
“In our talks, Albert impressed us with his extensive expertise and good communication. We have followed his progress for a long time and are confident that his abilities are a good fit for the demands of Eintracht Frankfurt in the current situation and in the future, and that he’s also an excellent fit for the club and our team on a personal level.”
Further details, including information his introductory press conference, will follow on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
