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Huub Stevens: "A really weird feeling"

When Hertha BSC were the visitors to our Arena on 25th August 2002, Huub Stevens was stood on the touchline for the Berlin side. It was the first time the S04 ‘Manager of the Century’ had returned to Schalke’s stomping ground, after six successful years with the Royal Blues. The 64-year-old speaks about the emotions he had when facing Schalke, as well as his time in the capital, his new role on the board of supervisors and his exchanges with Domenico Tedesco.

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Sebastian Rudy: Schalke were the obvious choice

Sebastian Rudy is Schalke 04’s new number 13. Less than 24 hours after signing his 4 year contract, the Germany national team player answered some questions during an interview with schalke04.de. He spoke about his first day at training, why he chose Schalke, his role in the team and his conversations with Domenico Tedesco and Mark Uth.

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Sascha Riether: I made my decision immediately

Sascha Riether extended his contract for another year before pre-season began at the beginning of July. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 35-year-old talks about continuing his playing career, the togetherness within the team, the first game of the season against his former club, as well as the new sporting director at VfL Wolfsburg.

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Hamza Mendyl: I like getting the fans excited

New Royal Blue Hamza Mendyl has been training with his new teammates since Monday. The 20-year-old spoke to Schalke 04 about his move from Lille, his relationship with Amine Harit and what has impressed him most in his first few days.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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