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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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Trainingslager FC Schalke 04 in Neustift/Stubaital

FC Schalke 04 frustrated by Queens Park Rangers’ handling of Ba transfer

Despite FC Schalke 04 and Queens Park Rangers having twice reached an agreement over the transfer of Pape Meïssa Ba, the move will now not go ahead. The English Championship side informed the Royal Blues of their decision in the early hours of Wednesday (13/08).

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Kenan Karaman: I’m now back in full training

One player that got a particularly loud cheer during the official presentation of the team at Schalke Day 2025 was Kenan Karaman. The S04 captain was impressed with how many fans turned up on Saturday (26/7). “After the past few weeks, where I haven’t been able to train with the team due to my injury, it feels great to receive such a warm welcome from the fans,” said Karaman. “The fact that so many fans came to Schalke Day again was amazing.”

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S04, 11teamsports and adidas present new home kit

The new FC Schalke 04 home kit, developed in collaboration with 11teamsports and adidas, embodies all the values that define the Royal Blues: loyalty, tradition, a bold spirit of renewal, and the strong bond between the club and its fans. The new kit will first be worn during the friendly against Sevilla on Saturday (26/07) at the VELTINS-Arena as part of Schalke Day 2025.

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Steffi Jones appointed to FC Schalke 04 supervisory board

Steffi Jones has been co-opted onto the FC Schalke 04 supervisory board for a term of two years. The former Germany international and national team coach succeeds Youri Mulder, who has taken up the role of director of professional football at the club. Jones becomes the first woman ever to hold a seat on Schalke’s supervisory board. Her co-optation has already been formally approved by the electoral committee, in accordance with the club statutes.

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New S04 third kit out now

Bold, bright and ready to stand out! Schalke 04 are embracing bold colours for the 2025/26 season with the launch of the brand-new third kit in collaboration with 11teamsports and adidas. The jersey draws inspiration from the legendary early 2000s designs while making a confident, modern statement on the road. The shirt will first be worn by the team in front of the Schalke fans on Saturday (19/7) when the Royal Blues take on their friends from FC Twente in a pre-season friendly at the Parkstadion.

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S04 present away kit for 2025/26

Stylish and timeless, the new away shirt for the 2025/2026 season has been launched by Schalke in collaboration with suppliers 11teamsports and adidas. The kit, which features classic white with royal blue details, will make its debut in the friendly against 1. FC Bocholt on 5th July (17:00 CEST) at the Stadion am Hünting.

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Youri Mulder: I’m looking forward to seeing our development under Miron

Youri Mulder was involved in the start of pre-season training on countless occasions as a Schalke player, but Saturday (21/6) marked the first opening session he has attended while serving as the club’s director of professional football.

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Frank Baumann: We have a clear idea

FC Schalke 04 presented their new head coach Miron Muslic on Friday (20/6). Frank Baumann, who has been in his role as board member for sport for a couple of weeks now, also answered questions at the press conference, touching on the decision to hire the 42-year-old, the decisions informing the club’s squad planning and the make-up of the squad for the new season.

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