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Michael Langer signs contract extension and takes on new role

Michael Langer will take on a new role at FC Schalke 04 as coordinator of sporting projects. The former goalkeeper will look after the club’s loan players, coordinate with international partner clubs, engage in goalkeeper scouting and work on further projects. He will report to Maximilian Lüftl, director of scouting and transfers. Langer ended his playing career in summer 2025 after eight seasons at Schalke.

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Max Lüftl appointed director of scouting and transfers

Max Lüftl has been appointed to the newly created position of director of scouting and transfers as FC Schalke 04 continue to develop their sporting structure. Frank Baumann and the rest of the board introduced the role to further strengthen and more closely coordinate the key areas of strategic squad planning. Lüftl previously served as head of scouting and transfers.

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Maxmilian Lüftl named Schalke’s new head of scouting and transfers

The Royal Blues have made an important addition to their backroom staff, with Maximilian Lüftl joining the club as the new head of scouting and transfers. The 31-year-old last worked for Hannover 96 and started in his new role at the turn of the year. Lüftl will report directly to board member for sport Frank Baumann.

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Club statement regarding incidents in Dublin on Saturday (11/10)

FC Schalke 04 travelled to Dublin to spend a special trip away with our fans for the purposes of a friendly match. Around 2000 Schalke supporters accompanied the team and the S04 delegation.

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Schalke 04 to streamline scouting and academy structures following review

Following the end of the summer transfer window, board member for sport Frank Baumann carried out a thorough review of his areas of responsibility. Based on his findings, the club’s board has decided to make structural adjustments to scouting, recruitment and the Knappenschmiede.

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FC Schalke 04 celebrate reaching 200,000 members

FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. have reached the 200,000 member mark! The historic moment was proudly shared with the fans at the VELTINS-Arena shortly before kick-off against Holstein Kiel on Saturday (13/9). After the starting line-ups were announced, the club's 200,000th member appeared on the screens of the video cube above the pitch. Susanne from Gelsenkirchen serves as a representative of all the members of the Royal Blue family who have taken steps to express their loyalty and connection to the club in the form of an official membership.

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Christina Rühl-Hamers agrees long-term extension with FC Schalke 04

The FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. supervisory board has agreed to a long-term contract extension with Christina Rühl-Hamers, as announced on Friday (5/9). The board had previously unanimously passed the necessary resolution needed during their regular meeting. Rühl-Hamers will remain the longest-serving member of the club's current governing body, working alongside Matthias Tillmann (CEO) and Frank Baumann (board member for sport).

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Frank Baumann: Focus has to be on the everyday work

New board member for sport Frank Baumann officially began in his role on Sunday (1/6). During his presentation, he answered questions from the numerous media representatives in attendance. schalke04.de has summarised all of the 49-year-old’s key outtakes.

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Club statement following public comments made by Kees van Wonderen

The club management discussed the comments made by Kees van Wonderen on Saturday night in an internal meeting held on Easter Sunday (20/04). Frank Baumann, who will assume the role of board member for sport from 1st June, was also involved. As part of these discussions, there was of course direct communication with the head coach.

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Frank Baumann appointed as FC Schalke 04’s new board member for sport

Experienced strategist Frank Baumann is the Royal Blues’ new board member for sport. The 49-year-old signed a long-term contract last weekend and will start his role on 1st June, taking on responsibility for the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams. The supervisory board of FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. unanimously granted Baumann the mandate for the sporting department during an extraordinary meeting on Sunday (6/4) at the Hans-Sachs-Haus, the town hall of the city of Gelsenkirchen.

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Happy New Year!

FC Schalke 04 would like to wish its fans, members, friends and partners a Happy New Year.

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Win in Elversberg overshadowed by tragedy

FC Schalke 04 ended the year with a 4-1 win against league leaders SV Elversberg, having taken seven points from their last three games. However, the team's delight at their success was overshadowed by a tragic event in Magdeburg on Friday evening (20/12). A car was deliberately driven into a crowd of people at a Christmas market, resulting in several deaths and countless serious injuries. The news deeply affected the players, staff and fans.

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