News Overview

Højlund in demand, Lasme working individually, Murkin injured

Emil Højlund was a man in demand after his first training session with Schalke on Tuesday (16/7). The new signing from Copenhagen took time to sign autographs and take photos with the fans following his first day at the club. Bryan Lasme was also on the training ground and trained with the ball for the first time in a few days.

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Ticket information for Shakhtar Donetsk games at Schalke

The VELTINS-Arena will play host to Shakhtar Donetsk’s Champions League games for the 2024/2025 season. The Ukrainian champions will play four home games in the new league phase auf Schalke from September onwards, as well as any potential knockout matches. Multi-game ticket packages went on sale on Tuesday (16/7) at 10:00 CEST on tickets.schalke04.de – initially only for season-ticket holders at Shakhtar Donetsk and S04.

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Peter Balette completes S04 backroom staff

FC Schalke 04’s backroom staff has been completed just in time for the final phase of pre-season: Peter Balette is set to join Karel Geraerts’ team straight away and will take part in his first training session on Tuesday (16/7). The Belgian is the third new face on the backroom staff after Sidney Sam and Stephan Loboué (goalkeeping coach).

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Schalke to face FC Utrecht in friendly live on YouTube

FC Schalke 04 have arranged another friendly match. On Friday, 19th July, head coach Karel Geraerts’ side will host FC Utrecht, who finished seventh in the Eredivisie last season. The game against the Dutch side will be played behind closed doors for organisational reasons.

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Emil Højlund joins Schalke 04

Striker Emil Højlund has joined FC Schalke 04 from FC Copenhagen. The 19-year-old forward has put pen to paper on a contract until 30th June 2028. The Dane will wear the number 15 for the club.

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Karel Geraerts positive after Mittersill training camp

With S04’s training camp in Mittersill now complete, head coach Karel Geraerts is looking back on his side’s time in the Hohe Tauern national park with satisfaction. “All of the players have been working well,” says Geraerts. “Nobody picked up any serious injuries.” The only fitness issue in the S04 squad is a muscle problem for Bryan Lasme.

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Justin Heekeren: We push each other in every training session

Justin Heekeren played the full 90 minutes of our 2-2 friendly draw with Dynamo Kyiv on Saturday, 13th July. After the game against the Ukrainian giants, the goalkeeper spoke about the training camp, the rest of pre-season, and the competition for places in the team.

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Karaman and Sylla on the scoresheet in 2-2 draw against Dynamo Kyiv

700 fans were in attendance at Stadion Mittersill to see FC Schalke 04 draw 2-2 against Dynamo Kyiv on Saturday afternoon (13/7). New club captain Kenan Karaman (30’) and Moussa Sylla (57’) got the goals for Karel Geraerts’ side.

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Janik Bachmann: Ready to hit the ground running after the first phone call with Ben Manga

New signing Janik Bachmann has settled in nicely at his new home. The 28-year-old midfielder spoke to schalke04.de about games against the Royal Blues, excitement for his debut at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena, his style of play and his new teammates.

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Kenan Karaman named FC Schalke 04’s new captain

On Thursday morning (11/7), head coach Karel Geraerts announced the club's new captain and team council for the new season.

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Karel Geraerts: We need to strike a better balance

Karel Geraerts came away from S04’s curtailed pre-season friendly against FC Midtjylland having been pleased by several aspects of his side’s play. However, after the Royal Blues’ 4-2 defeat – called off due to torrential rain in Saalfelden – their head coach knows that there are still plenty of improvements to be made ahead of the new season.

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Bad weather causes an early finish – S04 lose 4-2 to FC Midtjylland

FC Schalke 04’s first friendly during their training camp at the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern ended early due to bad weather in Saalfelden. The score in the 82nd minute was 4-2 to FC Midtjylland. The Royal Blues actually led 2-1 at the break thanks to goals from Moussa Sylla and Paul Seguin.

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