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Serious ligament injury and metatarsal fracture: S04 duo sidelined

Two players suffered injuries in the 3-2 defeat against FC Augsburg on Sunday (2nd October). Sepp van den Berg was diagnosed with a serious ligament injury, while Rodrigo Zalazar suffered a metatarsal fracture in the game against the Fuggerstädtern. The injuries mean that both players will be unavailable for the rest of Schalke’s competitive games this calendar year.

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Marcin Kaminski undergoes a calf operation

FC Schalke 04 will be without Marcin Kaminski in the coming weeks. The centre-back had a minor operation on his calf on Tuesday (13/9) after his wound hasn’t healed as quickly as initially hoped.

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Sep 13, 2022

Amine Harit joins Marseille on loan

Shortly before the end of the transfer window, Schalke 04 can announce that Amine Harit has been loaned to French side Olympique Marseille. The attacker will initially be sent to Marseille until the end of the 2022/23 season. The loan agreement includes both a purchase option and an obligation to buy, if certain conditions are met.

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Sep 1, 2022

Kenan Karaman joins Schalke 04

Our last summer signing joins from the Süper Lig, with FC Schalke 04 landing Kenan Karaman on the final day of the transfer window. The versatile attacker joins Schalke 04 on a free transfer from Turkish league leaders Besiktas, signing a contract that runs until the end of the 2024/25 season. Both parties have agreed to keep the details of the contract undisclosed.

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Sep 1, 2022

Dong-gyeong Lee leaves FC Schalke 04

Schalke 04 have agreed to dissolve Dong-gyeong Lee’s contract with the club, which was set to run until the end of the year. Both parties have agreed to keep the details of the agreement undisclosed. The South Korean will instead join Bundesliga 2 side Hansa Rostock.

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Sep 1, 2022

Sepp van den Berg joins Schalke 04 on loan

Sporting director Rouven Schröder has successfully bolstered the defence: FC Schalke 04 have brought in Sepp van den Berg on loan from Liverpool FC. The 20-year-old centre-back will wear the number 5 shirt. Both parties have agreed not to disclose any financial details regarding the deal.

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Aug 30, 2022

Blendi Idrizi joins SSV Jahn Regensburg on loan

Shortly before the transfer window closes, FC Schalke 04 have made another personnel change: Blendi Idrizi has joined SSV Jahn Regensburg on a one-year loan. His contract with the Royal Blues runs until 30 June 2024. Both parties have agreed not to disclose any financial details.

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Aug 30, 2022

FC Schalke 04 agree Malick Thiaw transfer to AC Milan

After seven years in Royal Blue, Malick Thiaw is departing FC Schalke 04 to complete an immediate transfer to AC Milan. The club have agreed to sell the centre-back to the Serie A champions because of the financially lucrative aspect of the deal. The transfer fee is undisclosed.

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Aug 29, 2022

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Marius Lode released from contract with FC Schalke 04

On Tuesday (16/8), FC Schalke 04 announced they have terminated Marius Lode’s contract with the club, which was set to run until 30th June 2024. Lode joined the Royal Blues in January 2022 from FK Bodø/Glimt.

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Aug 16, 2022

Forward Jordan Larsson joins FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 have strengthened their squad just before the start of the 2022/23 Bundesliga season with the signing of attacker Jordan Larsson. The Sweden international, who agreed to his terminate his contract with Spartak Moscow at the end of June, has put pen to paper on a deal valid until the end of the 2024/25 season with the Royal Blues. He will wear the number 7 shirt for S04.

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Aug 5, 2022

Marvin Pieringer joins SC Paderborn 07 on loan

Attacker Marvin Pieringer will spend the upcoming season on loan at SC Paderborn 07. The 22-year-old’s contract currently runs until 30th June 2024.

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Jul 28, 2022

Victor Pálsson signs for D.C. United

Promotion winner Victor Pálsson has left FC Schalke 04 to join D.C. United with immediate effect. The Iceland international has signed a long-term contract with the MLS side. Both parties have agreed not to disclose further details about the transfer.

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Jul 27, 2022

Can Bozdogan joins FC Utrecht on loan

Can Bozdogan has joined FC Utrecht on loan. The Eredivisie club also have the option to buy the 21-year-old, whose contract with S04 is set to run until the 2023/24 season. Both parties have agreed not to disclose further details of the transfer.

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Jul 26, 2022

Ozan Kabak joins TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Ozan Kabak has left Schalke to join TSG 1899 Hoffenheim with immediate effect. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the details of the transfer. The centre-back’s contract with Schalke was set to run until the end of the 2023/24 season. He spent last season on loan at Premier League side, Norwich City.

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Jul 23, 2022

Alex Král joins Schalke 04 for 2022/23

FC Schalke 04 have confirmed their eleventh new signing of the season, with Alex Král agreeing a one-year deal with the Royal Blues. The midfielder has suspended his contract with Spartak Moscow until the end of the 2022/23 campaign as part of FIFA’s special transfer regulations outlined for foreign players in Russia following the war in Ukraine. Král will wear the number 30 shirt at S04.

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Jul 14, 2022

Rabbi Matondo joins Glasgow Rangers

Rabbi Matondo has left the Royal Blues. The attacker, who spent last season on loan at Belgian side Cercle Brugge, has joined Scottish side Glasgow Rangers on a permanent deal. The parties have agreed not to disclose terms of the deal.

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Jul 12, 2022

Rouven Schröder on the two new arrrivals and the four returnees

Rouven Schröder has recently welcomed two new faces to Schalke. Maya Yoshida, captain of the Japan national team and Cedric Brunner, who was announced on Thursday morning, have been brought in to strengthen the back-line. The sporting director has a high opinion of both players.

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Jul 7, 2022

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FC Schalke 04 sign right-back Cedric Brunner

FC Schalke are adding more strength to the back-line. 28-year-old Cedric Brunner, who played for Arminia Bielefeld last season, has signed a contract with Schalke 04 until the end of the 2023/24 season. He will wear the number 27.

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Jul 7, 2022

Japan’s captain Maya Yoshida is a Royal Blue!

FC Schalke 04 have secured the services of an experienced international defender in Maya Yoshida. The Japanese centre-back has put pen to paper on a deal valid until 30th June 2023 with the option of a one-year extension. The 33-year-old most recently played for Sampdoria in Serie A.

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Jul 5, 2022

Levent Mercan joins Fatih Karagümrük SK on a permanent basis

Levent Mercan has left FC Schalke 04 to join Fatih Karagümrük SK, the club at which the 21-year-old midfielder spent the previous season, on a permanent basis. All parties have agreed not to disclose further details about the transfer.

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Jul 5, 2022

Hamza Mendyl leaves Schalke to sign for OH Leuven

Full-back Hamza Mendyl has left FC Schalke 04 to sign for OH Leuven in Belgium. The Moroccan’s contract was valid until 30th June 2023, whilst he spent last season on loan to Gaziantep FK in Turkey.

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Jul 5, 2022

Beniamino Molinari joins the Schalke 04 coaching team with immediate effect

Beniamino Molinari has joined Schalke 04 as an assistant coach to complete Frank Kramer’s coaching staff. Molinari will work alongside Mike Büskens, Matthias Kreutzer and Simon Henzler, who are already on the team. It is a return to Germany for the 42-year-old, who most recently worked as an assistant coach alongside Alexander Zorniger at Apollon Limassol FC in Cyprus.

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Jun 27, 2022

Reinhold Ranftl loaned to Austria Vienna

Reinhold Ranftl will join Austria Vienna on loan for the upcoming season. An option to buy has also been agreed. The winger is currently under contract with the Royal Blues until the end of the 2023/24 season.

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Jun 21, 2022

FC Schalke 04 sign Sebastian Polter

Striker Sebastian Polter has made the move from Ruhr neighbours VfL Bochum to FC Schalke 04. The 31-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Royal Blues. Both clubs have agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

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Jun 20, 2022

Dries Wouters to stay in Mechelen for another year

FC Schalke 04 have agreed to extend Dries Wouters’ loan deal with KV Mechelen, meaning he will now stay in Belgium for the 2022/23 season, having originally moved there in January. All other details regarding the deal will remain undisclosed.

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Jun 20, 2022

Alexander Schwolow joins FC Schalke 04 on a season-long loan

FC Schalke 04 have completed another signing for the 2022/23 campaign. Alexander Schwolow has signed on a season-long loan from Hertha BSC. Both clubs agreed to keep all other details of the deal undisclosed.

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Jun 15, 2022

Tom Krauß joins Schalke on loan

Most recently in the shirt of our friends, 1. FC Nürnberg, Tom Krauß has swapped red for Royal Blue. The German U21 international, who has been on loan to FCN from RB Leipzig for the last two seasons, has joined FC Schalke 04. The midfielder will wear shirt number 6.

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Jun 10, 2022

Timo Becker joins Holstein Kiel

A Schalke youth product is leaving the club. Timo Becker will join Holstein Kiel on a permanent basis ahead of the new season. The 25-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the second division side. Further details on the transfer will not be disclosed.

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Jun 10, 2022

FC Schalke 04 renew Dong-gyeong Lee loan

In the Royal Blue for the future: Schalke 04 have renewed the loan of Dong-gyeong Lee from South Korean side Ulsan Hyundai. The loan expires at the end of 2022, but the club has an option to sign the 24-year-old permanently. All parties involved have agreed not to disclose any further details of the move.

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Jun 10, 2022

Goalkeeper Justin Heekeren joins S04

FC Schalke 04 have signed a young talent from the local Regionalliga West, with Justin Heekeren arriving at the Royal Blues from Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. The 21-year-old goalkeeper has agreed a contract at FC Schalke 04 until the end of the 2024/25 season, with a clause for it to be extended by a further year if certain conditions are met. Heekeren will wear the number 28 for the Knappen. The transfer details remain undisclosed.

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Jun 9, 2022

Michael Langer’s journey at S04 continues

Schalke are pleased to announce that Michael Langer is extending his contract by another year until the end of the 2022/23 season. The Austrian has been a part of the goalkeeping team since 2017 and his entering his sixth season with the Royal Blues.

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Jun 9, 2022

Florent Mollet joins FC Schalke 04

The Royal Blues have completed the signing of Florent Mollet, a 30-year-old central midfielder from Montpellier, who finished 13th in Ligue 1 last season. Mollet has put pen to paper on a deal valid until the end of the 2024/25 season. Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer details undisclosed and the move is still subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

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Jun 8, 2022

Tobias Mohr is a Royal Blue

After Thomas Ouwejan last summer, the Royal Blues have secured a another signing for the left-hand flank. 26-year-old Tobias Mohr joins Schalke 04 from Heidenheim. Mohr has signed a contract until 30th June 2025 with the club and will wear the number 29 shirt. Involved parties have agreed not to disclose any further details.

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Jun 8, 2022

Frank Kramer is Schalke’s new head coach

FC Schalke 04 have announced their new head coach for next season. Frank Kramer signed a two-year contract on Tuesday (7/6) and will be presented to the media in a press conference at the VELTINS-Arena at 14:00 CEST. Sporting director Rouven Schröder and board member Peter Knäbel will also be present.

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Jun 7, 2022

Great person and player – Schalke 04 bid farewell to Ko Itakura

Despite wearing Royal Blue for just one season, the Japan international earned a special spot in Schalke fans’ hearts through his performances, which were as full of passion as they were quality. However, his journey with the club has now come to an end. The club management explain the reasoning behind what was a difficult decision.

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May 31, 2022

S04 say goodbye to five players and assistant coach Peter Hermann

The FC Schalke 04 team came together for the final time on Tuesday (17/5) before the summer break after sealing promotion back to the Bundesliga.

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May 17, 2022

Marvin Pieringer signs a new contract at FC Schalke 04

Another transfer has been completed before the final game of the season away to 1. FC Nürnberg on Sunday. Marvin Pieringer will remain at the club permanently after spending 2021/22 at the club on loan from SC Freiburg. His new contract at Schalke is valid until 30th June 2024.

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May 13, 2022

Thomas Ouwejan is staying at Schalke!

FC Schalke 04 have signed Thomas Ouwejan on a permanent deal. The Dutch full-back has put pen to paper a contract running until the end of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old joined the Royal Blues on loan from AZ Alkmaar last summer and will become a permanent member of the squad from 1st July 2022.

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May 12, 2022

Talented youngster Ibrahima Cissé joins FC Schalke 04

Ibrahima Cissé will join FC Schalke 04 on a free transfer from the KAA Gent U21s. The 21-year-old centre-back has signed a long-term deal with the Royal Blues, running until 2026.

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May 3, 2022

FC Schalke 04 sign defender Leo Greiml

The Royal Blues have made their first signing for the 2022/23 season! Leo Greiml will join FC Schalke 04 from Rapid Vienna on a free transfer, regardless of which division S04 are in. The 20-year-old centre-back has put pen to paper on a contract running until the end of the 2024/25 season.

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Apr 13, 2022

Blendi Idrizi extends his contract until 2024

FC Schalke 04 have secured the long-term future of another player. Midfielder Blendi Idrizi has extended his contract by a further year to keep him at the club until 2024.

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Mar 31, 2022

Peter Hermann joins Royal Blue coaching staff

Peter Hermann will join FC Schalke 04 as an assistant coach to interim head coach Mike Büskens, alongside Matthias Kreutzer and Simon Henzler. The 70-year-old will return to Schalke for a second stint, having previously spent 2013 to 2014 at the club as assistant to Jens Keller.

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Mar 30, 2022

Marvin Pieringer suffers fractured cheekbone against Utrecht

Marvin Pieringer was forced off through injury in the early stages of Schalke’s 1-0 friendly victory over FC Utrecht.

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Mar 25, 2022

Rodrigo Zalazar signs permanent deal with FC Schalke 04

Rodrigo Zalazar will continue to wear Schalke's number 10 shirt next season, with the Uruguayan penning a permanent contract which runs until the end of the 2025/26 season. The 22-year-old initially joined us on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer.

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Mar 25, 2022

Simon Terodde to stay at Schalke 04 for another year

The top goalscorer in the 2. Bundesliga is staying at Schalke! A clause in Simon Terodde’s contract has been triggered after he featured against Hannover 96 on Saturday, which means his contract will now run until the end of the 2022/23 season.

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Mar 19, 2022

Mike Büskens to miss the Ingolstadt game

FC Schalke 04 will be without interim head coach Mike Büskens on Sunday (13/3) for the away game at Ingolstadt. The 53-year-old has to remain in quarantine at home after testing positive for Covid-19 last week. He had hoped to make the game by testing negative in time.

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Mar 13, 2022

Sporting director Rouven Schröder isolating after positive PCR test

A routine rapid test saw sporting director Rouven Schröder test positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday (9/3). The subsequent PCR test has now confirmed the infection. The 46-year-old has been isolating since and has no symptoms.

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Mar 9, 2022

Simon Henzler returns as FC Schalke 04 goalkeeping coach

A familiar face has returned to FC Schalke 04’s coaching staff, with Simon Henzler filling the role of goalkeeping coach, a position he held between 2015 and 2021. The 45-year-old succeeds Wil Coort, who was relieved of his duties on Sunday (06/03) together with Dimitrios Grammozis and Sven Piepenbrock.

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Mar 8, 2022

Mike Büskens takes over as head coach until the end of the season

FC Schalke 04 have decided that Mike Büskens will take charge of the first-team squad for the remainder of the season. The former assistant coach stated he was prepared to take over as interim coach for the remaining nine league games this season. Following this, ‘Buyo’ will return to his previous position as assistant coach.

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Mar 7, 2022

FC Schalke 04 relieve head coach Dimitrios Grammozis of his duties

FC Schalke 04’s sporting management came to the decision on Sunday (6/3) to change the club’s head coach. Dimitrios Grammozis is no longer in charge with immediate effect, whilst his assistant Sven Piepenbrock and goalkeeping coach Wil Coort have also departed the club.

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Mar 6, 2022

Nassim Boujellab joins HJK Helsinki

Nassim Boujellab has joined HJK Helsinki with immediate effect. The 22-year-old will spend the rest of the season on loan in the Finnish capital from FC Ingolstadt. Following his contractual return to FC Schalke 04 in the summer, he will then remain in Helsinki until the end of the year to earn more match practice.

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Mar 1, 2022

Florian Flick signs contract extension until 2024

Two weeks after the end of the transfer window, the Royal Blues can announce another decision for the future. Florian Flick has signed a contract extension until 30th June 2024. The midfielder’s previous contract was due to expire at the end of the 2022/23 season.

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Feb 15, 2022

Andreas Vindheim to miss several weeks with calf injury

FC Schalke 04 will be without Andreas Vindheim for the next several 2. Bundesliga matches. The wide man suffered a muscular injury to his left calf in the 2-1 home win against SSV Jahn Regensburg and will be sidelined for several weeks.

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Feb 7, 2022

Dominick Drexler in home isolation with Covid-19

FC Schalke 04 will be without Dominick Drexler for the time being. The midfielder returned a positive rapid flow test and a follow-up PCR test confirmed a Covid-19 infection. The 31-year-old had already entered isolation at home before the result of the result of the PCR test was returned.

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Feb 2, 2022

Danny Latza sidelined after undergoing appendix surgery

FC Schalke 04 will be without captain Danny Latza for the next three weeks, after he underwent surgery on his appendix.

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Jan 31, 2022

Dong-gyeong Lee to join FC Schalke 04 on loan

FC Schalke 04 will add one more attacker to their ranks on the final day of the transfer window, with Dong-gyeong Lee to join the Royal Blues from South Korean top-flight side Ulsan Hyundai. The 24-year-old will join on loan until the end of the season, with S04 holding the option to make the move permanent. The registration of the transfer is subject to approval from the relevant authorities.

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Jan 31, 2022

Timo Becker joins Hansa Rostock on loan

FC Schalke 04 have loaned out Timo Becker to FC Hansa Rostock for the rest of the season. The centre-back’s contract with the Royal Blues runs until the end of the 2022/23 campaign. The financial details of the loan move are undisclosed.

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Jan 20, 2022

Mehmet Can Aydin extends contract until 2025

Mehmet Can Aydin is to remain a Royal Blue after extending his contract with Schalke 04 until 30th June 2025. His current deal was set to expire at the end of the 2021/2022 season.

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Jan 15, 2022

Marius Lode joins FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 have strengthened their defence with the signing of Marius Lode. The Norwegian has signed a deal valid until 30th June 2024 at the Royal Blues. The 28-year-old centre back moves on a free transfer from reigning Norwegian champions FK Bodø/Glimt.

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Jan 14, 2022

Dries Wouters signs on loan for KV Mechelen for the rest of the season

Defender Dries Wouters will spend the remainder of the 2021/22 season at KV Mechelen. Both clubs agreed to keep the details of the loan deal undisclosed.

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Jan 12, 2022

Andreas Vindheim signs for the Royal Blues

FC Schalke 04 have completed the signing of Andreas Vindheim from Sparta Prague. The full-back has agreed to move on loan to the Royal Blues until the end of the season, with S04 also securing an option to buy the 26-year-old Norwegian.

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Jan 10, 2022

Mehmet Can Aydin out with injury

Mehmet Can Aydin will be unavailable for FC Schalke 04 over the coming weeks after the 19-year-old suffered a thigh injury in training.

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Jan 7, 2022

Danny Latza out for the remainder of the year

Danny Latza will miss the remaining two games of the year against 1. FC Nürnberg and Hamburger SV. The Royal Blue captain suffered a muscle injury during the 2-1 defeat to St. Pauli. Marius Bülter was also absent from Tuesday's training session (7/12) after having been sidelined recently due to abnormal blood values.

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Dec 7, 2021

PCR-Test confirms Peter Knäbel has Coronavirus

After a positive rapid test on Friday (3.12.), a PCR-Test has confirmed that Peter Knäbel, Schalke’s board member for sport and communication, has contracted Covid-19. He is fully vaccinated and has no symptoms. The 55-year-old went straight into isolation at home after his rapid test and will remain there.

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Dec 4, 2021

Possible Covid infection: Peter Knäbel in quarantine

Peter Knäbel, board member for sport and communication, has tested positive for Covid-19 following a routine rapid test on Friday (3/12). Upon receiving the result, the 55-year-old entered quarantine as a precaution. Knäbel is fully vaccinated and asymptomatic.

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Dec 3, 2021

Positive PCR test – Head coach Dimitrios Grammozis contracts Covid-19

A PCR test carried out on Thursday (December 2nd) returned a positive result for Schalke 04 head coach Dimitrios Grammozis. He will now remain in isolation at home.

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Dec 3, 2021

Possible Covid infection: Dimitrios Grammozis will not be in the dugout for the fixture against St. Pauli

FC Schalke 04 will be without Dimitrios Grammozis on Saturday (4.12.). Despite being fully vaccinated, the head coach of the Royal Blues may have Covid-19.Tests, however, have not indicated clearly whether he has the virus, as both positive and negative results have been given. He is waiting on the result of a PCR-Test.

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Dec 2, 2021

Grammozis out with illness, Terodde unavailable for the remainder of the year

FC Schalke 04 were without head coach Dimitrios Grammozis as training began on Monday (29/11), ahead of this weekend’s away game against FC St. Pauli. Grammozis is experiencing flu symptoms, but antigen rapid tests have come back negative for Covid-19. As a precautionary measure, it was decided that his assistant coaches would take charge of today’s session.

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Nov 29, 2021

Mehmet Can Aydin out for the foreseeable future – Dominick Drexler also injured

Schalke will be without Mehmet Can Aydin for the foreseeable future. The right-back suffered a muscle injury to his left thigh during Friday's 1-0 win at Hannover 96 (15/10.)

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Oct 17, 2021

Henning Matriciani signs professional contract

Another talented youngster has made the move from the club’s U23s into the first team, as Henning Matriciani has signed a professional contract with Schalke 04 running until 2023/24. The 21-year-old has been a regular part of head coach Dimitrios Grammozis’ squad for several weeks now.

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Sep 28, 2021

Michael Langer to undergo an operation after tearing his ACL

FC Schalke 04 goalkeeper Michael Langer unfortunately tore his ACL during a collision in training. The Austrian will therefore be out injured for several months. The 36-year-old will undergo an operation on Sunday (26/9).

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Sep 25, 2021

FC Schalke 04 sign Marc Rzatkowski

The Royal Blues have added another attacking option in central midfield. Marc Rzatkowski will join the club on a season-long deal and will wear the No. 18 shirt.

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Sep 21, 2021

Two-match ban for Victor Pálsson

The DFB have sanctioned Victor Pálsson and awarded the player a two-match suspension following a disciplinary hearing, which means the Icelander is unavailable as of now for upcoming FC Schalke 04 league matches and he has also received a fine of 5,000€.

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Sep 20, 2021

Gerald Asamoah and Mike Büskens sign contract extensions

FC Schalke 04 will continue to work with two club icons! Gerald Asamoah (first-team manager) and Mike Büskens (assistant coach) have both signed a contract extension until 2024. The former Royal Blue players have been responsible for various areas of the first team since earlier this year.

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Sep 3, 2021

Amine Harit moves to Olympique Marseille on loan

FC Schalke 04 have agreed to loan Amine Harit to Europa League participants Olympique Marseille for the 2021/22 season without an option to buy. The deal was officially confirmed by the French FA on Thursday. The clubs have agreed that the financial details of the deal will remain undisclosed. The 24-year-old Moroccan still has a contract with the Royal Blues that runs until 2023/24.

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Sep 2, 2021

Matthew Hoppe joins RCD Mallorca

FC Schalke 04 and RCD Mallorca have agreed a deal for the permanent transfer of Matthew Hoppe, with the Spanish first-division side signing the American on a four-year deal. All parties wish to keep all further details of this transfer undisclosed.

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Aug 31, 2021

Ozan Kabak will spend 2021/2022 at Norwich City

Just like in the first half of 2021, Ozan Kabak will spend this season in England: The Turkey international will join Norwich City on loan. The newly promoted Premier League side have an option to buy the centre-back, which, under certain circumstances, becomes an obligation to buy. All parties involved reached a nondisclosure agreement regarding further details. Kabak’s contract at FC Schalke 04 runs until the end of the 2023/24 season.

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Aug 30, 2021

Can Bozdogan will spend 2021/2022 at Besiktas

FC Schalke 04 are loaning Can Bozdogan out to Bestiktas for the remainder of the current season. The Turkish top-flight side also obtained an option to by the 20-year-old, whose contract with the Royal Blues runs until the end of the 2023/2024 season. Both clubs reached a nondisclosure agreement on further details.

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Aug 27, 2021

FC Schalke 04 and Omar Mascarell agree contract termination

The Royal Blues and Omar Mascarell have reached an agreement upon the termination of the midfielder’s contract with immediate effect. The contract was due to run until the end of the 2021/22 season. No further details will be disclosed.

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Aug 23, 2021

Matija Nastasic joins Fiorentina

After 157 competitive appearances in Royal Blue, Matija Nastasic is bidding Gelsenkirchen farewell. The centre-back will join Fiorentina with immediate effect, where he will sign a contract for two seasons. All parties involved reached a nondisclosure agreement regarding the transfer details.

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Aug 21, 2021

Ko Itakura joins Schalke on loan with an option to buy

Four years after Atsuto Uchida’s departure, Schalke 04 have acquired a new Japanese defender: Ko Itakura will join the Royal Blues on loan from Manchester City for the 2021/22 season. The Knappen also have an option to buy the 24-year-old. Both clubs reached a nondisclosure agreement regarding further transfer details.

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Aug 19, 2021

Darko Churlinov joins FC Schalke 04 on a season-long loan

The Royal Blues have added another attacking player to their ranks, signing Darko Churlinov from VfB Stuttgart on a season-long loan. The North Macedonia international will wear the No. 7 shirt for Schalke. Both parties have agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

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Aug 18, 2021

Matthew Hoppe back to individual training

Matthew Hoppe returned to training on Tuesday 17th August, initially taking part in an individual session with fitness and recovery coach Michael Schwerhoff. The 20-year-old will return to team training soon. The striker’s return to the team following his participation in the CONCACAF Gold Cup was delayed because of a recent bout of stomach flu.

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Aug 17, 2021

Levent Mercan joins Fatih Karagümrük Spor

Schalke have continued to rebuild their squad, with Levent Mercan now departing to Fatih Karagümrük Spor. The Turkish first-division side have signed him on loan until the end of the season, while they also have an option to buy the 20-year-old midfielder. All parties have agreed to keep the other details of the transfer undisclosed.

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Aug 16, 2021

Rabbi Matondo moves on loan to Cercle Brugge

Winger Rabbi Matondo has joined Cercle Brugge on loan for the 2021/22 season. The Belgian side have also agreed an option to buy the Welsh international. His contract at Schalke runs until 30th June 2023.

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Aug 9, 2021

Schalke 04 and Ralf Fährmann agree new contract terms

The Royal Blues have come to an agreement with goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann to extend his current contract, which was due to run until 2023. Goalkeeper Fährmann agreed to a restructuring of his wages, and the newly agreed contract will now run until the end of the 2024/2025 season.

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Aug 9, 2021

Rodrigo Zalazar joins FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 have signed Rodrigo Zalazar on a season-long loan from Eintracht Frankfurt, with the option to sign him on a permanent deal running until 2025/26. The option is not dependent upon which division the club is competing in. Zalazar will wear the No.10 shirt for the Royal Blues.

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Aug 4, 2021

Ralf Fährmann back in team training

After spending two weeks in quarantine, Ralf Fährmann has returned to team training. The goalkeeper tested positive for coronavirus on 19 July and was therefore unable to help Schalke in the first two league games of the season against Hamburger SV and Holstein Kiel.

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Aug 3, 2021

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Nassim Boujellab to spend 2021/22 season with FC Ingolstadt 04

Nassim Boujellab has joined FC Ingolstadt 04 on loan for the new season. The midfielder has also signed an extension to his Schalke contract until 2022/23. No further details on the transfer will be disclosed.

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Jul 25, 2021

Danny Latza sidelined with a knee injury

A day after the 3-1 defeat to Hamburger SV, a diagnosis has been made on Danny Latza’s injury. The midfielder was subbed off after half an hour following a collision with Tim Leibold. Latza has been diagnosed with a lateral collateral knee ligament injury, and is set for a spell on the sidelines.

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Jul 24, 2021

Hamza Mendyl joins Gaziantep FK on loan

FC Schalke 04 and Turkish first-division side Gaziantep FK have reached an agreement over the loan of Hamza Mendyl. The left back will join the Süper Lig outfit on a season-long deal. The two sides have agreed not to disclose any further details of the transfer.

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Jul 24, 2021

Martin Fraisl rounds off Schalke's goalkeeping trio

Schalke 04 have strengthened the options in goal with the signing of Martin Fraisl. The Austrian, whose contract with ADO Den Haag expired at the end of last season, joins on a one-year deal and has been given the number 30 shirt.

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Jul 21, 2021

Schalke 04 sign Dominick Drexler

FC Schalke 04 have completed the signing of midfielder Dominick Drexler on a two-year deal. The 31-year-old, who joins from 1. FC Köln, will wear the number 24 shirt for the Royal Blues. The transfer fee remains undisclosed.

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Jul 21, 2021

Defender Dries Wouters signs for Schalke

Centre-back Dries Wouters has completed a move to FC Schalke 04, joining from Belgian side KRC Genk. The 24-year-old signed a three-year contract and will wear the number 15 for the Royal Blues. The transfer fee is undisclosed.

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Jul 16, 2021

Benito Raman moves to RSC Anderlecht with immediate effect

The Royal Blues are pushing forward with the restructuring of the squad, with Benito Raman joining RSC Anderlecht with immediate effect. The 26-year-old, whose contract at Schalke was due to run until 2024, has agreed a three-year deal with the record Belgian champions. The transfer fee is undisclosed.

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Jul 15, 2021

Markus Schubert moves to Vitesse Arnhem

Two years after joining FC Schalke 04, goalkeeper Markus Schubert has moved to Vitesse Arnhem with immediate effect. The 23-year-old has signed a three-year deal at the Eredivisie side – his contract at the Royal Blues was due to run until 2023. Both clubs have agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

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Jul 14, 2021

FC Schalke 04 take Yaroslav Mikhailov on loan

Yaroslav Mikhailov has joined Schalke on a season-long loan. The Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder has been training with the club for the last three weeks and his efforts have persuaded the Schalke coaches to keep him in Gelsenkirchen.

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Jul 13, 2021

Special training programme for Salif Sané

After Salif Sané had to leave our training camp in Mittersill due to recurring knee issues, the club, player and medical department have come to the decision for the centre-back to train alone for the foreseeable future.

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Jul 13, 2021

Ahmed Kutucu moves to Istanbul Basaksehir

FC Schalke 04 can confirm their 18th departure of the summer. Ahmed Kutucu has joined Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir with immediate effect. Both clubs have agreed to keep the details undisclosed.

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Jul 4, 2021

Bernard Tekpetey stays at Ludogorets Razgrad

Bernard Tekpetey has joined Ludogorets Razgrad on a permanent deal. The Ghanian forward had originally moved there on a two-year loan deal last summer, but the Buglarian champions have now agreed to sign him permanently. The 23-year-old’s contract at Schalke would have run until 2023.

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Jun 29, 2021