Markus Krosche, sporting director since 2021, established a new business model: develop players, sell them for big money, reinvest. The transfer fees collected between 2022 and 2025 were impressive: Randal Kolo Muani moved to Paris Saint-Germain for 95 million euros, Omar Marmoush left for a similar figure to Manchester City, Willian Pacho joined PSG, and Jesper Lindstrom moved to Napoli. SGE became a talent forge for Europe’s elite.