Interview

Matthias Tillmann: Lead the club together with clarity, courage and conviction

The club’s board – which currently consists of CEO Matthias Tillmann and Christina Rühl-Hamers – will gain a third member from 1st June onwards. In an interview with schalke04.de, Tillmann spoke about his excitement to work with Frank Baumann, the future allocation of tasks among the board and the club’s overall strategy.

Interview

4/10/2025

Frank Baumann: I will take on responsibility

Frank Baumann will start his new role as board member for sport at the Royal Blues on 1st June. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 49-year-old talked about his new job at Schalke, conversations prior to signing his contract, his future work alongside the rest of the board and sporting management, his career so far and his to-do list before he officially begins his role.

Interview

4/9/2025

Mauro Zalazar: An incredible experience

Mauro Zalazar has been back at Schalke for around a week since taking part in the South American U-20 Championship in Venezuela until mid-February. His Uruguay side came fifth in the final stage of the tournament. In an interview with schalke04.de, the midfielder spoke about his experiences, contact with people back in Gelsenkirchen and his goals as a Royal Blue.

Interview

3/5/2025

Janik Bachmann: My sons tell me how I should celebrate

Janik Bachmann scored his second goal of the calendar year at the weekend and it was a crucial one for the Royal Blues. The midfielder spoke to schalke04.de about his finishing abilities, which he worked on during his return to fitness, as well as his time with upcoming opponents SV Darmstadt 98 and his highlights with the Knappen to date.

Interview

2/20/2025

Aymen Barkok: I packed my bags straightaway

Life as a Royal Blue has well and truly begun for new signing Aymen Barkok. The 26-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about his move to Gelsenkirchen from Mainz, his qualities on the pitch, familiar faces and the anticipation ahead of his first game at the VELTINS-Arena.

Interview

2/6/2025

Marcin Kaminski: The coach’s feedback is helping us to improve

A tiring training camp which included friendlies against FC Aarau and FC Zürich is now over for FC Schalke 04. Centre-back Marcin Kaminski spoke to schalke04.de about the work in Belek, how he deals with criticism and the first league game of 2025 on 18th January at Eintracht Braunschweig.

Interview

1/12/2025

Adrian Gantenbein: Trying my hardest to impress the coach

Six months have passed since Adrian Gantenbein arrived auf Schalke, although he missed much of the first half of the season through injury. During the winter training camp, the 23-year-old right-back is looking to make a fresh start and also spoke about the atmosphere in the team, his strengths, and the second half of the campaign.

Interview

1/8/2025

Ron Schallenberg: Everyone has to perform, otherwise someone else will take your spot

After featuring mainly as a defensive midfielder during his career as a professional footballer, Ron Schallenberg has been playing mainly as a centre-back for the Royal Blues. In an interview, the 26-year-old spoke about this role, competing for a spot in the starting line-up during training camp and the team’s progress.

Interview

1/6/2025

Moussa Sylla: I’m as happy about Kenan’s goals as I am about my own

The Royal Blues will be in Belek until 10th January to prepare for the second half of the season. Moussa Sylla spoke to schalke04.de about the first few training sessions in Turkey, what his celebration means and Kenan Karaman’s important role for both him and the team.

Interview

1/5/2025

Peter Remmert: I get goosebumps just thinking about it

Peter Remmert has moved from VfL Osnabrück U19s to the Royal Blues, taking the first steps of his professional career. The striker feels right at home in this new environment and spoke in interview with schalke04.de about his first few weeks as a Knappe, his aims, looking forward to playing at the VELTINS-Arena and the support of the fans.

Interview

7/22/2024

Janik Bachmann: Ready to hit the ground running after the first phone call with Ben Manga

New signing Janik Bachmann has settled in nicely at his new home. The 28-year-old midfielder spoke to schalke04.de about games against the Royal Blues, excitement for his debut at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena, his style of play and his new teammates.

Interview

7/12/2024

Yusuf Kabadayi: You waste energy when you’re in a bad mood

After recovering from a muscle strain, Yusuf Kabadayi has not only returned to team training but also came off the bench in the closing stages of the game against Hamburger SV last Saturday (20/1). The Germany U20 international spoke to schalke04.de about his return, his first six months at Schalke, a little battle with Bryan Lasme and his targets for the second half of the season.

Interview

1/23/2024