News Overview

Emmanuel Gyamfi departs for Aberdeen

Emmanuel Gyamfi is set for a new challenge in the Scottish Premiership, securing a move to top-flight club Aberdeen following a successful loan spell at partner club VVV-Venlo.

Team

6/6/2025

S04 duo substituted on during Mali defeat

Moussa Sylla and Ibrahima Cissé suffered a narrow defeat while on duty with the Mali national team on Thursday (5/6). In the end, the full-time whistle blew on a 1-0 victory for DR Congo in the French city of Orléans.

Internationals

6/6/2025

Royal Blues to play Sevilla in pre-season friendly

The highlight of this year’s ‘Schalke Day’ (Saturday, 26/7), presented by SUN MINIMEAL, will be a friendly against Sevilla a week before the start of the season. Kick off against the Spanish side is at 17:00 CEST at the VELTINS-Arena and tickets are available now.

Friendly

6/5/2025

HEGMANNS Group becomes new sleeve sponsor of FC Schalke 04

A new chapter in a special, long-standing partnership will see Gelsenkirchen-based HEGMANNS Group become the official sleeve sponsor and a main partner of FC Schalke 04 for the 2025/26 season. This marks another step in the company’s deepening collaboration with the Royal Blues, just a few kilometres from their headquarters to the VELTINS-Arena. The partnership is designed to be long-term and sustainable.

Partner

6/5/2025

Ibrahima Cissé added to Mali squad

Coach Tom Saintfiet has added Ibrahima Cissé to his Mali squad for the upcoming friendly against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Schalke defender joins his teammate Moussa Sylla in the squad. The friendly will be played on Thursday (5/6) at 20:00 CEST in Orléans in France.

Internationals

6/3/2025

Frank Baumann: Focus has to be on the everyday work

New board member for sport Frank Baumann officially began in his role on Sunday (1/6). During his presentation, he answered questions from the numerous media representatives in attendance. schalke04.de has summarised all of the 49-year-old’s key outtakes.

S04

6/1/2025

Miron Muslic appointed as FC Schalke 04’s new head coach

FC Schalke 04 have made a key decision for the club’s future, appointing Miron Muslic as their new head coach following an extensive and carefully considered selection process. The 42-year-old arrives from English Championship club Plymouth Argyle. Both clubs have agreed not to disclose the details of the transfer. Muslic, an Austrian national, has signed a contract with the Royal Blues running until 30th June 2027.

Team

5/31/2025

Moussa Sylla named in Mali squad

Mali’s national coach Tom Saintfiet has selected Moussa Sylla in his squad for the upcoming friendly against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Schalke striker will be hoping to win his third cap for his home country.

Internationals

5/28/2025

Derry John Murkin moves to FC Utrecht

Defender Derry John Murkin has left FC Schalke 04 after two years to join Dutch side FC Utrecht ahead of the new season. The Royal Blues have received a transfer fee for the left-back, who had a year left on his contract. All parties have agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

Team

5/27/2025

Dates for pre-season preparation scheduled

The FC Schalke 04 senior team will begin preparations ahead of the 2025/26 season on Thursday, 19th June. The first two days will consist of performance and medical tests at medicos.AufSchalke, presented by S04 partner Knappschaft Kliniken. The opening session on the training pitches will follow on Saturday, 21st June. Exact times and further information will be provided in due course.

2. Bundesliga

5/23/2025

Youri Mulder: We all have to pull together

The director of professional football has sights firmly fixed on the future. It is obviously important for Youri Mulder to analyse the past season, identifying weaknesses and drawing the right conclusions in order to prepare for a more successful new campaign. Important personnel decisions are also pending at Schalke, for example the selection of a new head coach. In addition, Frank Baumann will begin in his role of board member for sport on 1st June. The 56-year-old spoke to the media about these current topics and schalke04.de has summarised the key outtakes.

Interview

5/22/2025

Taylan Bulut named in Germany squad for UEFA European Under-19 Championship

Right-back Taylan Bulut has been selected by Germany coach Hanno Balitsch for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Mika Khadr, who signed a professional contract at S04 valid until 2028 back in December, is on the standby list.

Internationals

5/20/2025