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S04 to face FC Twente in a friendly in Marl

FC Schalke 04 will play FC Twente in a friendly a week and a half before the new season starts. The game against the club’s friends from the Netherlands will take place on Wednesday, 24th July at the EVONIK Sportpark in Marl, which holds around 3,000 spectators. Kick off will be at 18:30 CEST.

Friendly

Ibrahima Cissé captains Mail U23s to a 2-1 win in Uzbekistan

As part of their preparations for the Olympics, Mali U23s played a friendly in Uzbekistan on Monday (10/6). FC Schalke 04 centre-back Ibrahima Cissé captained his side to a 2-1 win and played the full game.

Internationals

Germany U19 international Max Grüger signs professional contract

U19 defensive midfielder Max Grüger has signed a professional contract with FC Schalke 04. The Germany youth international has put pen to paper on a deal until 30th June 2026.

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Amin Younes signs a contract with FC Schalke 04

Attacker Amin Younes, who has been training with Schalke’s reserves for a number of weeks, has signed a contract to become part of the first team with immediate effect. His deal is valid until 30th June 2026.

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Marius Müller completes move to VfL Wolfsburg

Marius Müller will leave FC Schalke 04 after a season in order to join VfL Wolfsburg. The 30-year-old was still under contract at the Royal Blues until 30th June 2025. Both parties have agreed to keep the details of the contract undisclosed.

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S04 to begin working with international partner clubs

The Royal Blues are making a change to the pathway from the academy to the first team. As part of the new sporting structure at FC Schalke 04, the club will now begin working with international partner clubs. The aim is to allow young players for whom it is too early to make the leap into the first team to gain match practice at an appropriate level, and therefore help these youngsters to develop further. Both the partners and S04 will additionally benefit from an exchange of ideas and a joint network.

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S04 to face VfR Aalen in DFB-Pokal first round

The first round of the 2024/25 DFB-Pokal has been drawn, with FC Schalke 04 pitted against Oberliga side VfR Aalen.

DFB-Pokal

FC Schalke 04 sign Ron-Thorben Hoffmann

The Royal Blues have completed another summer signing. Goalkeeper Ron-Thorben Hoffmann has arrived in Gelsenkirchen from Eintracht Braunschweig, putting pen to paper on a contract valid until 30th June 2027.

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S04 to take part in pre-season tournament at SV Meppen

FC Schalke 04 will play in the Nevernot Cup on Saturday, 6th July 2024.

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Olympics preparation: Ibrahima Cissé called up for two friendlies

Ibrahima Cissé secured qualification for the Olympic football tournament with his nation thanks to their third-placed finish in the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations last summer. Mali are set to play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in order to prepare for the major sporting event.

Internationals

DFB-Pokal draw on Saturday night

The draw for the first round of the 2024/25 DFB-Pokal will take place at 18:00 CEST this Saturday (1/6). Former Germany international Nils Petersen will conduct the draw with DFB vice-president Peter Frymuth at the German Football Museum.

DFB-Pokal

Janik Bachmann joins Royal Blues

Experienced 2. Bundesliga operator Janik Bachmann has moved to FC Schalke 04. The midfielder has signed a contract with the Knappen valid until 30th June 2027 following a year-long stint at Hansa Rostock.

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