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Miron Muslic: We’ll once again stay true to our principles

On Saturday (10/1), the Royal Blues kick off 2026 with a friendly against VfL Osnabrück at 14:00 CET at the Stadion an der Bremer Brücke.

Friendly

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Number of players back in training

Over half a dozen of players were back in training for the first full week of FC Schalke 04’s calendar year.

Team

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Finn Porath: My position doesn’t matter

Finn Porath has been a Schalke player since matchday 3 of the current season. Up to the winter break, the former Holstein Kiel man featured in every 2. Bundesliga fixture and impressed with his versatility. The 28-year-old has played wherever he could best help the team on the day, featuring on both sides of the pitch and operating in attacking and defensive roles.

2. Bundesliga

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Timo Becker: Working as a team to improve in specific areas

For Timo Becker, the start of the new year couldn’t come soon enough. S04’s vice-captain was able to make his return from a knee injury with two cameos against Nürnberg and Braunschweig prior to the winter break, and is now raring to be fully involved once again.

2. Bundesliga

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Miron Muslic: We will make the most of every day we have to prepare

The FC Schalke 04 first team began 2026 with a training session in front of fans on Saturday (3/1). Miron Muslic then spoke to the media about topics such as the Christmas break, preparations for the second half of the season and his targets for the coming weeks and months. schalke04.de have summed up all the head coach’s key quotes.

Interview

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First training session of the year includes Adrian Gantenbein and Zaid Tchibara

The Schalke first team have returned to the training pitch for their first session of the new calendar year this Saturday (03/01). Head coach Miron Muslic’s squad were present for internal performance diagnostics the day prior, at which important data was collected regarding player’s individual training plans. Adrian Gantenbein made up part of the group, returning to team training for the start of 2026.

Team

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Ibrahima Cissé joins FC Aarau

Ibrahima Cissé, whose contract with FC Schalke 04 was due to expire in the summer, has left the club to join FC Aarau. The Swiss second-tier side has been one of the Royal Blues’ partner clubs since the summer of 2024. Both clubs have elected not to disclose the exact terms of the deal.

Team

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Maxmilian Lüftl named Schalke’s new head of scouting and transfers

The Royal Blues have made an important addition to their backroom staff, with Maximilian Lüftl joining the club as the new head of scouting and transfers. The 31-year-old last worked for Hannover 96 and started in his new role at the turn of the year. Lüftl will report directly to board member for sport Frank Baumann.

S04

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Happy New Year!

FC Schalke 04 would like to wish its fans, members, friends and partners a Happy New Year.

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Mertcan Ayhan: I want to make a name for my own self

In spite of the 2-1 defeat at the hands of Eintracht Braunschweig this past Sunday (21/12), the Knappen are able to reflect on a very positive season until now, racking up 37 points so far. For Mertcan Ayhan personally, the first half of the season has also been successful, proving himself to be a more than reliable replacement for Timo Becker, who had been sidelined with a long-term injury.

2. Bundesliga

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How the Royal Blues celebrate Christmas

From last-minute presents and various family traditions, to plenty of delicious food, the Royal Blues are all looking forward to being home with their loved ones this Christmas. schalke04.de spoke to Loris Karius, Mika Wallentowitz, Finn Porath, Peter Remmert and Felipe Sanchez to find out how they’ll spend the holidays.

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Merry Christmas from FC Schalke 04!

The Royal Blues wish a Happy Christmas to all of our fans and members.

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