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Gallery: Pre-season training begins at the Parkstadion

The first training session ahead of the 2023/24 season took place on Monday (26/6) Around 2,400 fans were in attendance to watch the team train, with several new faces involved. The players signed autographs and took photos with the fans after the session.

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Squad update ahead of first training session of pre-season

Pre-season for the 2023/24 campaign kicks off for FC Schalke 04’s first team at 11:00 CEST on Monday 26th June at Parkstadion. Six members of the squad are set to miss the first team training session, which will be streamed live on S04’s official YouTube channel.

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Preparations begin for the 2023/24 season

The Royal Blues are back! FC Schalke 04’s first team returned to Gelsenkirchen on Saturday (24/6) as they start preparations for the 2023/24 season. The players completed the standard fitness and medical tests, presented by new partner Knappschaft Kliniken.

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Danny Latza: It’s our reward for a season of hard work

Despite missing the game through suspension, Danny Latza was able to perform his most important role of the season with aplomb on Saturday: the Royal Blues’ captain was able to lift the ‘Meisterschale’ into the air and kick off the celebrations at the end of a league-winning season for Schalke 04. Donata Hopfen, head of the executive board of the German Football League (DFL), handed over the league trophy to Latza after S04’s 2-1 win away at 1. FC Nürnberg on Sunday May 15th.

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Mike Büskens: I’m happy and proud to have been a part of this journey

The season ended perfectly for FC Schalke 04 on Sunday at 1. FC Nürnberg (15/5). The Royal Blues sealed the title with a 2-1 win and Simon Terodde got his 30th goal of the season. Both head coaches plus S04’s two goalscorers spoke to the media after the game.

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Simon Terodde finishes the season as the 2. Bundesliga’s top goalscorer

Schalke striker Simon Terodde has ended the season as the second division’s top goalscorer for the fourth time in his career – no player has ever managed this before in German professional football. Terodde’s goal to win the game at 1. FC Nürnberg on Sunday (15/5) was his 30th of the season, a new personal best for the legendary forward.

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Schalke get their hands on the 2. Bundesliga trophy!

FC Schalke 04’s trophy cabinet has a new addition after Sunday’s 2-1 win at 1. FC Nürnberg (15/5). A week after sealing promotion to the Bundesliga, the Royal Blues secured the title ahead of fellow promoted side Werder Bremen.

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2-1 win in Nürnberg seals the title!

FC Schalke 04 have won the 2. Bundesliga! Mike Büskens’ team won 2-1 away to 1. FC Nürnberg on the final day to secure the title. 50,000 fans at a sold-out Max-Morlock-Stadion saw Rodrigo Zalazar score a Goal of the Month contender to give S04 the lead. Simon Terodde’s 30th goal of the season late on then won the game for the Royal Blues!

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Rouven Schröder: Our ultimate goal is to win the league

Even though seven days have elapsed since the sensational win over St. Pauli, there is still a palpable buzz around the club. The players and staff, however, have long since turned their attention to the final game of the season. On Sunday, Schalke have the chance to win the league against Nürnberg.

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Mike Büskens: We want to remain in first place

FC Schalke 04 returned to the Bundesliga at the first attempt after the 3-2 win over FC St. Pauli on matchday 33. The Royal Blues, however, still have one big aim in their sights going into the final game on Sunday (15/5, 15:30 CEST) at 1. FC Nürnberg. Mike Büskens and his team want to end the season as champions and lift the trophy after the final whistle at the Max-Morlock-Stadion this weekend.

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Gerald Asamoah: Our team spirit has got us to where we are

It looked like it would be one of those days against FC St. Pauli on Saturday (7/5) when Schalke were 2-0 down in the first half, had a goal ruled out for handball and missed a number of good chances. Nevertheless, the players and fans kept their heads up and believed in the comeback. “The atmosphere was unbelievable,” said Gerald Asamoah. “The fans pushed us on to help us win the game.”

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Danny Latza: We wanted to stop at nothing to get the victory

After promotion rivals Darmstadt fell to a shock defeat to Fortuna Düsseldorf on the Friday night, Schalke had the chance to seal promotion against St. Pauli at the VELTINS-Arena just 24 hours later. What unfolded against The Kiezkicker, however, was a total rollercoaster ride with a happy ending for skipper Danny Latza and his teammates.

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