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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.

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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.

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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.

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Derry John Murkin: That was my best day so far in a Schalke shirt

Derry John Murkin will be forced to sit out the game against Hamburg through suspension. Despite that, the 24-year-old is looking forward to the start of the second half of the season, hoping to return to action from matchday 19. Just before the end of the team’s training camp in Albufeira, schalke04.de caught up with the left-footer. In our interview, he spoke about the trip to Portugal, his position, his first months in Germany and his neighbours in Gelsenkirchen.

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Victor Pálsson: The applause showed that the fans haven’t forgotten me

A member of Schalke’s promotion-winning team of 2021/22 returned to the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday. Victor Pálsson, now of KAS Eupen, was applauded by the fans at the friendly, where he came across a number of old friends. schalke04.de spoke to the Icelandic midfielder after the game to discuss the 90 minutes, his connection to the club and his current sporting situation.

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Tomas Kalas: It’s totally crazy – but in a good way!

Tomas Kalas has played every minute of FC Schalke 04’s last seven competitive games. In an interview with schalke04.de, the defender discussed his first few months with the Knappen, his first winter break in a number of years, his time without a club last summer, the other Czech players to represent S04 and how impressive the fans are.

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Kenan Karaman: I’m leading by example and trying to pull the team along with me

Kenan Karaman has been involved in four goals in the Royal Blues’ last three games, and he wants to build on his recent performances against former club Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (25th November, 20:30 CET). In this interview with schalke04.de, the 29-year-old speaks about his time in the Rhineland, reacting to the loss to Elversberg and his leadership role in the team.

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André Hechelmann: Karel and I will lead the way

After Thursday’s friendly match against Patro Eisden Maasmechelen (16.11.), Director for Sport André Hechelmann spoke to us about the lessons learned from this week’s friendlies, working with Karel Geraerts and the plans for the winter.

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Bryan Lasme: I want to experience the feeling myself

Bryan Lasme made his competitive debut for FC Schalke 04 on the opening matchday away to Hamburger SV. He is now hoping to feature for the first time in a league fixture at the VELTINS-Arena as the Royal Blues host 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday (5/8). Ahead of this matchday 2 encounter, the attacker spoke to schalke04.de about the upcoming game, the atmosphere at the ground and his first few weeks with the club.

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Timo Baumgartl: I feel a sense of trust here

Timo Baumgartl was not in the squad for the first game of the season in Hamburg, but the 27-year-old will be an option at centre-back for the first home game on Saturday (5/8, 20:30 CEST) against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The defender spoke after Tuesday’s training session (1/8) about his start at S04, his aims with the Royal Blues and how sporting director André Hechelmann convinced him of a move.

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Kenan Karaman: I’m going to give my best!

Kenan Karaman has two aims for the 2023/24 season, which kicks off on Friday with a trip to Hamburg (28/7). The forward wants to secure promotion back to the Bundesliga with the Royal Blues and then take part in EURO 2024 with Turkey. He spoke to schalke04.de just before the start of the season, discussing the opening match against HSV, his goal in the Revierderby, his relationship with the fans and special games in the second division.

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Niklas Tauer: The past few weeks have helped me a lot

Niklas Tauer had a slice of bad luck in the winter. Shortly after his arrival from Mainz 05, the midfielder was sidelined with a injury. Tauer is now back to fitness and is very much looking forward to the new campaign. We spoke to the 22-year-old to discuss his first six months at Schalke, his excitement for making his debut at the VELTINS-Arena and his football-mad family.

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