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Homegrown defender Mertcan Ayhan signs new long-term contract

FC Schalke 04 have extended Gelsenkirchen-born defender Mertcan Ayhan’s contract until 30th June 2030, securing the long-term future of another player developed in the club’s academy, the Knappenschmiede. The 19-year-old’s new deal does not include a release clause, further underlining the club’s commitment to continuity in their squad planning and to developing players from the Knappenschmiede.

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Schalke 04 continue pre-season preparations

Schalke 04 returned to training on Wednesday morning (29/7), holding an open session at the club’s training ground in Gelsenkirchen as preparations continued following the training camp in Austria.

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Blockbuster friendly to celebrate 25 years of the VELTINS-Arena: Real Madrid CF coming to Schalke

FC Schalke 04 will welcome Spanish giants Real Madrid CF to the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday, 16th August as part of the stadium’s 25th-anniversary celebrations. Kick-off is at 17:00 CEST. Members can secure their tickets now at tickets.schalke04.de, with general sale beginning at 14:00 CEST on Friday (31/7).

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Maximilian Wöber: I want to prove at Schalke that I belong in the Bundesliga

Maximilian Wöber’s first week as a Royal Blue came while the team were away at training camp in his native Austria. The defender used the time to get to know his new teammates and the coaching staff. “I’m very happy that my first days here went well and that I’ve been able to settle in,” said the 28-year-old.

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Robin Gosens: This team wants to achieve big things

A 3-1 victory over Japanese top-flight side Fagiano Okayama on Saturday (25/7) brought Schalke's training camp in Stubaital to a close. As the Royal Blues return to Gelsenkirchen with the satisfaction of a job well done, there was also the excitement of seeing Robin Gosens pull on an S04 shirt for the first time, while Mertcan Ayhan is brimming with excitement for the challenges ahead.

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Gosens makes debut as Schalke come from behind to beat Fagiano Okayama 3-1

Schalke rounded off their training camp with a 3-1 win over Japanese top-flight side Fagiano Okayama on Saturday (25/7). The Royal Blues fell behind to Léo Gaúcho’s opener (13’), but goals from Hasan Kuruçay (19’), Kenan Karaman (28’) and Junior Adamu (75’) turned the game around at the Silberstadt Arena in Schwaz.

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Dejan Ljubičić on swapping shirts with big names, saunas and ice baths and a long-awaited reunion

With Dejan Ljubičić in the middle of a well-earned summer holiday, his phone suddenly rang. Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick was getting in touch to call the Schalke midfielder up to the World Cup squad as a late replacement for Christoph Baumgartner. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 28-year-old looks back on his experience of the tournament, the little routine he has developed with a new teammate at the training camp, how he recovers best and which Austrian specialities he particularly enjoys.

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Frank Baumann: We got the perfect deal with Max

Frank Baumann spoke at length to the media following Thursday’s (23/7) session at the training camp. The board member for sport discussed possible outgoings, new signing Maximilian Wöber and the importance of staying calm during difficult spells.

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Mika Wallentowitz joins Greuther Fürth on loan

Mika Wallentowitz will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at SpVgg Greuther Fürth. The deal will run until 30th June 2027 and does not include an option to buy. The 18-year-old is under contract at Schalke until 30th June 2030.

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Youri Mulder: We’re gearing up for the new season together

Youri Mulder was in typically good spirits in Stubaital on Thursday (23/7). Speaking in front of a packed stand after the morning training session, the director of professional football discussed the signing of Maximilian Wöber, his impressions of pre-season so far and Schalke’s attacking options.

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Miron Muslic: We stepped things up a gear

Schalke passed their first real test of the training camp with a 2-0 friendly win over FC Kharkiv on Wednesday (22/7). Head coach Miron Muslic was pleased with what he saw from his side beyond just the result.

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Luca Vozar sidelined for the time being

Luca Vozar sustained a painful bruise to his upper back in yesterday's friendly against Kharkiv. After a thorough examination, including imaging tests, a fracture was ruled out.

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