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Attacker Junior Adamu joins FC Schalke 04

Junior Adamu is set to add intensity and flexibility to the Royal Blues’ attack after completing a move from SC Freiburg to FC Schalke 04. The 25-year-old, who has won nine caps for Austria, has signed a contract until 30th June 2029. Adamu spent the second half of last season on loan at Scottish giants Celtic, where he celebrated winning both the league title and the Scottish Cup.

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Schalke 04 sign Satoshi Tanaka

FC Schalke 04 have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Satoshi Tanaka from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The defensive midfielder made 13 appearances for Fortuna in the second half of last season, having previously been under contract at Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan until December 2025.

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Goalkeeper Loris Karius extends his contract at FC Schalke 04

Loris Karius has signed a new contract at FC Schalke 04, putting pen to paper on a new deal dated 30th June 2028. Karius was a key figure in Schalke winning promotion back to the Bundesliga, with the Royal Blues conceding a league-low 31 goals all season. Karius featured in 30 league matches in 2025/26, keeping 13 clean sheets in the process.

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Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Henning Matriciani and Paul Pöpperl officially bid farewell

Ahead of Saturday’s home game against Eintracht Braunschweig (17/5), Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Henning Matriciani and Paul Pöpperl were given an official send-off ceremony before the trio leave S04 this summer.

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Hasan Kuruçay back in team training

Hasan Kuruçay was able to return to team training on Thursday (14/5), as the Royal Blues hosted a session open to the public at the Parkstadion. The centre-back had suffered a knock to the ankle during the home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf, and was therefore left out of the squad in Nuremberg last weekend.

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Nikola Katic back in full training

Following promotion and sealing the 2. Bundesliga title, FC Schalke 04 are preparing for their meeting with 1. FC Nürnberg. The game against the club’s friends kicks off at 20:30 CEST on Saturday (9/5) at a sold-out Max-Morlock-Stadion.

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2028: Youri Mulder’s contract automatically extended following promotion

Youri Mulder’s contract as director of professional football at FC Schalke 04 has automatically been extended by one year following the club’s promotion to the Bundesliga, now running until the end of the 2027/28 season. Mulder has held the role since November 2024, overseeing and developing the professional performance centre and its various departments.

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Mika Wallentowitz signs long-term contract extension

Mika Wallentowitz has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with FC Schalke 04, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 18-year-old made his first-team debut earlier this season against SV Darmstadt 98 and has played 13 games in the 2. Bundesliga this term, setting up one goal.

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Christopher Antwi-Adjei to leave Schalke in the summer

There is now clarity over Christopher Antwi-Adjei’s future. The 32-year-old will leave FC Schalke 04 at the end of the current season, with his contract due to expire on 30th June.

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Porath and Kalas complete parts of team training

Finn Porath and Tomas Kalas were able to complete some parts of training with the rest of the team on Wednesday (22/4) as they continue to work on their comeback from injury.

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Royal Blues preparing for home game against Preußen Münster

FC Schalke 04’s training session on Wednesday (15/4) was open to the fans as preparations continue for Sunday’s (19/4) home match against Preußen Münster.

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Moussa Ndiaye avoids suspension after successful appeal

FC Schalke 04 lodged an appeal following Moussa Ndiaye’s wrongful sending-off in Sunday’s away game in Elversberg (12/4). That appeal was upheld by the German Football Association (DFB) Sports Court the day after the 2-1 win. As a result, no suspension will be imposed.

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