Interview

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Marvin Pieringer: The people here live and breathe Schalke 04

Marvin Pieringer scored his first goal for the Royal Blues in the home game against SV Darmstadt 98. The forward will be hoping that more goals follow in the coming weeks, and that he can help the team to a win. The 22-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about the first few months with the club, visits from his family, the atmosphere in the VELTINS-Arena, his first goal, playing for the U23s and the upcoming fixture against Werder Bremen.

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Darko Churlinov: I have already given out some Schalke jerseys in Skopje

When the Royal Blues visit Rostock on Saturday, Darko Churlinov will return to his old stomping ground. F.C. Hansa discovered him when he was thirteen and playing at Vardar Skopje, and they brought him to Ostsee. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 21-year-old talks about his memories of his time Rostock, the upcoming second-tier clash, his first weeks with the team and World Cup qualification.

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Florian Flick: There’s something special about every game

After Florian Flick got his first taste of life as a professional footballer at the end of last season, the 21-year-old is now a permanent member of the first-team squad. In an interview with schalke04.de, the midfielder discusses his sporting career so far, his Bundesliga debut, feedback from Dimitrios Grammozis and his nickname.

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Thomas Ouwejan: Go into every game with the desire to win

New signing Thomas Ouwejan has been up and down the left wing throughout pre-season for FC Schalke 04. The Dutch wide player spoke to schalke04.de about how S04 are thought of in his home country, his first few weeks with the Royal Blues, his crossing qualities and Friday’s friendly against Vitesse Arnhem at the Parkstadion (16/7, 18:00 CEST).

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Timo Becker: Hungry for more

Despite the heavy legs, Timo Becker is taking the positives from the team’s training camp. The 24-year-old speaks to schalke04.de about his time in Mittersill, lessons learnt from the friendly games, defensive work and the spirit in the team.

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Blendi Idrizi: It’s fun being a part of this team

A Bundesliga debut, a maiden top-flight goal, an international debut for Kosovo and a first professional contract – Blendi Idrizi has had an eventful few months. The 23-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about his path to the first team, Gerald Asamoah’s support, his goals for this season and the pride he takes in wearing Royal Blue.

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Kerim Calhanoglu: Felt at home at Schalke right away

With four Bundesliga appearances under his belt already, Kerim Calhanoglu is ready to add a few more. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 18-year-old spoke about making the move from the U19s to the first team, the hours before his debut against 1. FSV Mainz 05 and his goals and responsibilities as the youngest member of the team.

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Marius Bülter: The best away game of my career was at Schalke

New signing Marius Bülter has settled quickly into life as a Royal Blue. In an interview with schalke04.com, the attacker talks about his switch from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen, previous experiences of the club, S04 fans in his friend circle and the new season ahead.

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Mehmet Can Aydin: A perfect mix of tension, excitement and willingness

Youngster Mehmet Can Aydin has been giving it all with a smile on his face during the training camp in Mittersill. He spoke to schalke04.de about making the jump from the academy to the first team, his first few appearances, spending time on the motorway as a youth player, looking forward to playing in front of fans at the VELTINS-Arena and his aims.

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Danny Latza: The first training session was really emotional for me

Almost exactly ten years since Danny Latza left the club to sign for SV Darmstadt 98, the midfielder has returned home. The Gelsenkirchen-born academy graduate spoke about his feelings after his first training session back, looking forward to playing with his new teammates and the second division.

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Shkodran Mustafi: I will take on responsibility both on and off the pitch

Defender Shkodran Mustafi has been at FC Schalke 04 since 1st February 2021 and wants to play his part in keeping the club in the Bundesliga. He spoke to schalke04.de about why he chose to move to S04, the role Sead Kolasinac played in the transfer and what type of a player he is.

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Benjamin Stambouli: It was a magical moment!

After almost eleven months without an appearance in the Bundesliga, Benjamin Stambouli could make his return to competitive action on Friday (18/9). The Frenchman discusses an unusual weekend in the DFB-Pokal, starting the season in Munich and a fan chant in an interview with schalke04.de.