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Nikola Katic: I’m working hard every day

Nikola Katic is continuing to work his way back from injury. The centre-back completed an extensive individual session with rehab coach Marc Thum at FC Schalke 04’s training ground on Thursday (30/4). “I’m working hard every day to get back out on the pitch as soon as possible,” commented the defender, who suffered a knee injury while playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina against Italy in World Cup qualifying on 31st March.

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Miron Muslic: We’re full of belief and know exactly what we’re doing

FC Schalke 04 can seal promotion back to the Bundesliga with games to spare by beating Fortuna Düsseldorf at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Saturday night (2/5). Even Miron Muslic is feeling the excitement ahead of the 20:30 CEST kick-off: “We’re looking forward to an incredible atmosphere. The ‘12th man’ in the stands will give us a huge lift, just as they have done throughout the season.”

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Dejan Ljubičić: We showed what we are capable of as a team

Dejan Ljubičić proved his worth once again on Sunday (26/4), scoring two goals as the Royal Blues came from behind to beat SC Paderborn 07. The match-winner gave us his thoughts at full time.

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Miron Muslic: This game sums up our season

The Royal Blues celebrated coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Sunday (26/4), a strong showing in their top-of-the-table clash against SC Paderborn 07. After the final whistle, both head coaches, Mertcan Ayhan, and Loris Karius spoke about the game

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Schalke emerge victorious in top-of-the-table clash

FC Schalke 04 defeated 2. Bundesliga promotion rivals SC Paderborn 07 on Sunday afternoon (26/4). After falling 2-0 behind early on, the Royal Blues came out on top, eventually winning 3-2 thanks to a brace from Dejan Ljubičić (35’, 83’) and a goal from Adil Aouchiche (40’). As a result of the win at the Home Deluxe Arena, the Royal Blues have extended the gap at the top of the table to six points, meaning they are also seven clear of the relegation play-off spot.

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Miron Muslic: We’re really looking forward to a huge clash

It’s a true top-of-the-table clash on matchday 31 of the current 2. Bundesliga season. League leaders Schalke 04 will travel to take on second-placed side SC Paderborn 07 at 13:30 CEST on Sunday (26/4), and head coach Miron Muslic is very much looking forward to the encounter.

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Christopher Antwi-Adjei to leave Schalke in the summer

There is now clarity over Christopher Antwi-Adjei’s future. The 32-year-old will leave FC Schalke 04 at the end of the current season, with his contract due to expire on 30th June.

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Porath and Kalas complete parts of team training

Finn Porath and Tomas Kalas were able to complete some parts of training with the rest of the team on Wednesday (22/4) as they continue to work on their comeback from injury.

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BEUMER Group to become FC Schalke 04’s new main partner

BEUMER Group will become FC Schalke 04’s new main partner from the 2026/27 season. The deal brings together two partners whose roots and ambitions make them a perfect fit. The global family-owned company from Beckum has signed a deal running until at least 2029, regardless of which professional league Schalke are in. This means the Royal Blues have already secured partners for all of the club’s key shirt assets well before the start of the new season.

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Kenan Karaman: The love is mutual

With his 36th minute header to open the scoring on Sunday (19/4), Kenan Karaman set the Royal Blues on the path to victory over SC Preußen Münster, once again showing just how important he is. "I’m just happy to have contributed again,” said the 32-year-old after the 4-1 victory.

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Miron Muslic: Stuck to our principles and played really well as a team

Head coach Miron Muslic, his opposite number Alois Schwartz, as well as Loris Karius and Timo Becker all gave their thoughts after Schalke’s 4-1 home win over Preußen Münster on Sunday (19/4).

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S04 ease to 4-1 home win over Preußen Münster

FC Schalke 04 beat Preußen Münster 4-1 at home on Sunday afternoon (19/4). Kenan Karaman, Adil Aouchiche and Moussa Sylla all scored for the league leaders, while a Münster own goal also contributed to the win.