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Auf Schalke eG purchases €7.5 million stadium stake

FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. has successfully completed the sale of stadium shares to Auf Schalke eG, providing S04 with fresh equity. For €7.5 million, the supporters’ Cooperative is acquiring a portion of the club’s stake in the VELTINS-Arena stadium company.

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Frank Baumann: We’ve added both quality and depth

Germany’s winter transfer window closed on Monday evening (2/2, 20:00 CET). In recent days and weeks, Schalke have strengthened with a total of five players: Adil Aouchiche, Edin Džeko, Dejan Ljubičić, Kevin Müller and Moussa Ndiaye. Frank Baumann reflected on the club’s transfer business as he spoke to the media, also touching on Moussa Sylla’s move to New York, which ultimately fell through. schalke04.de has summarised the board member for sport’s quotes.

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Edin Džeko: From the very beginning, I only wanted Schalke

Schalke’s latest signing appeared at his first press conference shortly after it was announced that he had signed for the club on Thursday afternoon (22/1). The striker surprised everyone in attendance by greeting them with a friendly “Glück auf!” and explained that his friend Sead Kolasinac had told him that it was the traditional greeting at Schalke.

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All the info on the Royal Blues in one place: FC Schalke 04 launch new app

As the second half of the season gets underway, FC Schalke 04 are taking a further step towards a digital future with the launch of the club’s new app for smartphones. The app, which has been developed in collaboration with software company 9elements, offers a plethora of new features, while not only providing news from all corners of the Royal Blue universe but putting the S04 members at its heart, too.

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Happy New Year!

FC Schalke 04 would like to wish its fans, members, friends and partners a Happy New Year.

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How the Royal Blues celebrate Christmas

From last-minute presents and various family traditions, to plenty of delicious food, the Royal Blues are all looking forward to being home with their loved ones this Christmas. schalke04.de spoke to Loris Karius, Mika Wallentowitz, Finn Porath, Peter Remmert and Felipe Sanchez to find out how they’ll spend the holidays.

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Merry Christmas from FC Schalke 04!

The Royal Blues wish a Happy Christmas to all of our fans and members.

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Special edition shirt: FC Schalke 04 celebrate 150 years of Gelsenkirchen

To mark the city of Gelsenkirchen’s 150th anniversary, FC Schalke 04 have released a special-edition shirt together with adidas and 11teamsports in the city colours. The highlight is custom sleeve badges, allowing fans to show their personal connection to their district. The shirt will be worn on Sunday (14/12) in the home match against 1. FC Nürnberg and the match worn shirts will then be auctioned for Schalke hilft!.

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AGM 2025: The most important takeaways

A total of 2,332 members, 2,291 of whom were entitled to vote, attended Saturday’s (15/11) annual general meeting at the VELTINS-Arena. schalke04.de has summarised the key information and decisions from the almost four-hour event.

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FC Schalke 04 continue to strengthen financial position

On Tuesday (28/10), FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. published its figures for the 2024/2025 financial year (1st July 2024 – 30th June 2025), further underlining the club’s successful financial recovery over recent years. Schalke closed the financial year with a consolidated net profit of €5.5 million, meeting its forecast of achieving a profit in the low to mid-single-digit million range.

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Mertcan Ayhan: I’ve been waiting for this moment

It was a full debut to remember for Mertcan Ayhan, as he made his first start for Schalke in the 2-1 win away at Arminia Bielefeld. The first message of congratulations came straight from Turkey, courtesy of his brother Kaan.

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Frank Baumann: A spine that gives us stability

Although the transfer window for incoming players in Germany closed on 1st September, FC Schalke 04 remained active last week. Martin Wasinski (loan to RFC Liège) and Pape Meïssa Ba (Widzew Łódź) both left the club. This week, the window will close in several other countries. schalke04.de took the opportunity to speak with board member for sport Frank Baumann about the key takeaways from recent months.

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