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FC Schalke 04 confirm staff for the 2024/25 season

Head coach Karel Geraerts’ squad will kick off their preparations for the upcoming campaign on Monday (24/6), starting with a series of performance tests. Schalke 04 are now able to announce their staff ahead of the season, providing a summary of each individual job role.

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Young striker Peter Remmert joins FC Schalke 04

S04 have snapped up another talented forward, with Peter Remmert joining the club on a long-term deal until 2028. The 18-year-old most recently turned out for VfL Osnabrück’s U19’s in the A-Junioren Bundesliga Nord/Nordost.

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Defender Martin Wasinski is a Royal Blue

Young centre-back Martin Wasinski signed a contract valid until 30th June 2028 on Friday (21/6) at FC Schalke 04. The 20-year-old Belgian previously played for Sporting Charleroi and KV Kortrijk in the Belgian top flight.

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Spain beat Italy 1-0 to win the group at the Arena AufSchalke

Spain got the better of Italy on Thursday night at the Arena AufSchalke (20/6). An own goal by Italy’s Riccardo Calafiori decided the game in the 55th minute. It was the second UEFA EURO 2024 game to be played in Gelsenkirchen following England’s 1-0 victory over Serbia last Sunday (16/6).

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Stephan Loboué and Sidney Sam join S04 coaching team

There will be fresh faces in the Schalke dugout from next season, with Stephan Loboué and Sidney Sam becoming a part of Karel Geraerts' backroom staff. Loboué will take over the role of first team goalkeeping coach, while Sam will act as one of S04’s pitchside assistant coaches. Current assistant coach Tim Smolders, as well as fitness coach Alexander Stork, will continue as part of the coaching team.

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Keke Topp joins Werder Bremen

Forward Keke Topp is to leave FC Schalke 04 after agreeing a deal with Bundesliga club SV Werder Bremen. The 20-year-old still had one year remaining on his contract with Schalke. All parties involved have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer.

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Aris Bayindir joins FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 completed the signing of talented midfielder Aris Bayindir from RB Leipzig on Tuesday (18/6).

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Arena AufSchalke’s opening EURO 2024 game sees England beat Serbia

England claimed a narrow victory in what was the first of four games in Gelsenkirchen, as the favourites held off Serbia to win 1-0 on Sunday evening (16.06).

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S04 to face third-division side SC Verl on 18th July

FC Schalke 04 have scheduled another pre-season friendly: the Royal Blues will take on SC Verl on Thursday, 18th July at 18:30 CEST. The hosts finished 12th in the 3. Liga last season.

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Assan Ouédraogo moves to RB Leipzig

Midfielder Assan Ouédraogo is set to join Champions League side RB Leipzig. The 18-year-old signed a contract with the Bundesliga club on Thursday (13/6). All parties have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer.

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DFB-Pokal: S04’s clash with Aalen scheduled for 17th August

The German Football Association released the schedule for the first round of the DFB-Pokal on Thursday morning (13th June). Schalke’s first-round tie with Oberliga side VfR Aalen will take place on Saturday, 17th August at 15:30 CEST.

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Michael Langer to remain at Schalke for another year

Michael Langer has extended his contract at FC Schalke 04 for another season to remain part of the squad in 2024/25. The 39-year-old will therefore go into an eighth campaign with the Royal Blues.

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