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Darko Churlinov and Yusuf Kabadayi to leave S04 following the end of their loan spells

Following the end of his season-long loan at FC Schalke 04, Yusuf Kabadayi will return to FC Bayern München. Darko Churlinov, who joined the Royal Blues on loan in January 2024, will return to Burnley FC.

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Adrian Gantenbein signs for Schalke

Adrian Gantenbein has become FC Schalke 04’s second summer signing, as he makes the move from Swiss Super League side FC Wintertur. The 23-year-old has signed a contract with the Royal Blues until 30th June 2028 ahead of the 2024/25 season.

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Tristan Osmani signs professional contract

Austria youth international Tristan Osmani has signed a long-term professional contract with FC Schalke 04. The U19 midfielder’s deal is valid until 30th June 2027.

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Pre-season: First training session on 26th June, opening friendly in Velbert

As one season ends, another begins: FC Schalke 04 will begin preparations for the 2024/25 season on 24th June. The team will spend the first two days on the necessary physical examinations at medicos.AufSchalke before taking to the training pitch for the first time on 26th June.

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Personnel and structural changes to the first team

FC Schalke 04’s board and sporting management have decided to make several changes to the first-team setup after analysis carried out over several months following the disappointing 2023/2024 season. The club therefore informed members of the coaching team and backroom staff that they will no longer be part of the first-team setup for the upcoming season.

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Karel Geraerts: We didn’t take our chances to go in front

On the 34th and final matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season, FC Schalke 04 fell to a 2-0 defeat against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (19/5). The head coaches of both sides, Karel Geraerts and Alexander Zorniger, spoke about the clash after the final whistle. Taylan Bulut, who made his debut for the Royal Blues’ first team, was also interviewed after the game.

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Royal Blues’ season ends in defeat

FC Schalke 04 fell to a 2-0 loss at the hands of SpVgg Greuther Fürth in their final game of the 2. Bundesliga season on Sunday (19/5). Schalke end the campaign in 10th place after goals from Branimir Hrgota and Tim Lemperle sealed the win for the hosts. 5,000 S04 fans made the trip to Fürth to cheer their side on in the final game of the season.

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Schalke 04’s release list announced at the end of the season

The challenging 2023/24 season will come to an end on Sunday (19/5) with the trip to play SpVgg Greuther Fürth. After Simon Terodde and Danny Latza bid farewell to the fans after the final home game against Hansa Rostock last weekend, more decisions have been made on the future of the squad.

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Karel Geraerts: We want to finish the season positively

The last game of the season on Sunday (19/5, 15:30 CEST) doesn’t carry much importance in terms of the table for SpVgg Greuther Fürth and FC Schalke 04. However, S04 head coach Karel Geraerts doesn’t want his side to give anything away. “We want to finish the season positively,” emphasised the 42-year-old ahead of the clash at the Sportpark Ronhof.

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S04’s summer training camp once again to be held in Mittersill

FC Schalke 04 will once again prepare for a new season in Mittersill. This summer will mark the eighth time that the Royal Blues travel to the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern in Austria. This year’s training camp will be held between Monday, 8th July and Sunday, 14th July 2024. The team is due to play two friendlies during this period – details will be announced on schalke04.de and on the club’s social media channels in due course.

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Emmanuel Gyamfi signs professional contract

Emmanuel Gyamfi has signed his first professional contract at FC Schalke 04 following five years in the academy. The contract is valid until 30th June 2028.

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Anton Donkor signs for FC Schalke 04

Anton Donkor is Schalke’s first summer signing ahead of the 2024/25 season. The left-back has penned a contract until 2027 with the Royal Blues.

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