Interview

Domenico Tedesco: I feel right at home at Schalke

News that will delight the royal blue family – Domenico Tedesco has extended his contract until 30th June 2022. In an interview with schalke04.de, the head coach speaks about what the club means to him, his aims and the footballing philosophy of his team.

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Aug 12, 2018

Matija Nastasic: Looking forward to a home game and seeing old faces

For the first time since renewing his contract, Matija Nastasic will be back playing in the VELTINS-Arena, with the opponents his former side, ACF Fiorentina (Saturday August 11th). In an interview with schalke04.de, the Serbian international discussed this special encounter, his old teammates and the reasons for extending his contract until 2022.

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Aug 9, 2018

Naldo: It’s not a burden, it’s a reward.

During the training camp in Mittersill, Domenico Tedesco has named Naldo his vice-captain. The Brazilian defender spoke to schalke04.de about the great honour in what he describes as an “unbelievable team”. He also discussed the Royal Blues’ shining strength, and why he doesn’t agree with people talking about this season's 'triple burden'.

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Aug 8, 2018

Weston McKennie: I’m not losing sleep over it

In his first professional season, Weston McKennie made 25 first team appearances. In an interview with schalke04.de, the US international discussed his aims for the coming season, his battle for a place in the starting XI and the dream of scoring his first Schalke goal.

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Aug 2, 2018

Cedric Teuchert: I can learn from Burgi

The U21 Germany international speaks about his first six months at Schalke, his positive conversations with Domenico Tedesco, his teammates and more.

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Aug 1, 2018

Breel Embolo: I couldn’t have made a U-turn

Breel Embolo, who recently became a father, has returned from his post World Cup holiday and joined his Royal Blue teammates in pre-season training. The Switzerland international spoke to us at schalke04.de about his newborn daughter, Naliya, the tournament in Russia, the short time away from football, his new hairstyle and his first days back in Gelsenkirchen.

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Jul 27, 2018

Guido Burgstaller: I realised one of my biggest dreams

After finishing his well deserved holiday and returning to training with the rest of his teammates on Monday (16.7), Guido Burgstaller’s first week back with the Royal Blues is almost complete. The striker spoke to schalke04.de about the competition for places in the team, his holiday with his family back in Austria and his aims for the season to come.

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Jul 20, 2018

Alessandro Schöpf on a special game and goal scoring

After a couple of international games in June and a well-deserved holiday, Alessandro Schöpf returned to Royal Blue team training on Monday (16.07). In this interview with schalke04.de, the midfielder speaks about his goal-scoring qualities on the international stage, his summer as a World Cup spectator, the upcoming training camp in his home country of Austria and how much he’s looking forward to the Bundesliga encounter with 1. FC Nürnberg.

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Jul 17, 2018

Daniel Caligiuri: No one expected it before the season

Daniel Caligiuri was a revelation in the 2017/2018 season, setting up ten goals for his teammates along the way. The German-Italian midfielder was also surprisingly dangerous in front of goal, adding six goals as well. In an interview with Schalke04.de, Caligiuri looks back on a season of both personal and collective success, before sharing his thoughts on the tour in China, the first few friendlies and staying in contact with former teammates.

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Jul 12, 2018

Benjamin Stambouli: It wasn’t easy without the ball at my feet

After convincing performances last season and cutting an approachable figure off the pitch, Benjamin Stambouli won over the fans. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Frenchman discussed the summer break, the team’s tour to Barcelona, his supporters by the training pitch, his Instafame as well as his home country’s World Cup campaign.

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Jul 9, 2018

Mark Uth: "It makes you hungry for more"

With 17 goals and nine assists for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Mark Uth was the best German striker in the Bundesliga last season. Now, he’s a Royal Blue. In an interview with schalke04.com, the 26-year-old speaks about his decision to join the club, why he sets no individual targets and his national team aspirations.

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Jul 7, 2018

Steven Skrzybski: Like winning the lottery!

Only a few weeks ago, when Steven Skrzybski talked about FC Schalke 04, he did so as a fan. Now, he plays for this wonderful football club, the best club in the world, and he is immensely proud of that. The 25-year-old spoke to us about his childhood dream coming true, his career so far at Union Berlin and the talks with a former coach of his and his new manager.

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Jul 6, 2018