Team

Alessandro Schöpf: I look forward to every training session

Victory in Monday’s friendly against Bologna FC wasn’t the priority for Alessandro Schöpf. The midfielder is simply happy to have been out on the pitch again. “It was a good feeling,” said the 25-year-old, who returned to action after seven months on the sidelines against the Italian first-division side. As promised by coach David Wagner, he was substituted on halfway through the first half and played 23 minutes in total.

Schalke draw 1-1 in Enschede

FC Schalke 04 drew 1-1 with FC Twente in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday night (23/7). Berkan Firat scored the Schalke goal in front of 19,000 fans in the Grolsch Veste, with over 2,000 away fans making the journey over the border.

Benjamin Stambouli: training is tough but that’s a good thing

A busy schedule is in store for the Royal Blues during the short training camp in Herzlake, with pressing, build-up play and intensive running on the programme as the team look to be in the best shape possible ahead of the new season. “Training is tough but that’s a positive,” said Stambouli. For the Frenchman, the only way to be successful in professional sport is through hard work.

Intensive first session in perfect Herzlake conditions

On Tuesday (16/07), the Royal Blues completed their first session of the pre-season training camp in Emsland. The team will stay in Lower Saxony until 19th July and will look to continue laying the foundations for a successful upcoming season. Alexander Nübel has travelled with the team, with Suat Serdar set to join up on Thursday.

Guido Burgstaller: We were greedy for a lot of goals

After an expected convincing S04 victory over Stadtauswahl Bottrop, a team made up of players exclusively from the seventh, eighth and ninth tiers, on Friday evening (12/07), David Wagner was pleased with his team’s performance which saw the Royal Blues run out 20-1 winners.

Haji Wright joins VVV Venlo

Schalke U23 attacker Haji Wright has left the club to join Dutch top-flight side VVV Venlo. The American forward had one year remaining on his original S04 contract.

Two friendlies during training camp in Mittersill confirmed

FC Schalke 04 will head to Austria once again ahead of the new Bundesliga season. Two friendlies have been arranged to take place during the camp between 26th July and 3rd August in the High Tauern national park.

FC Schalke 04 sign Markus Schubert

In Suat Serdar and Alexander Nübel, the Royal Blues previously had two U21 European Championship runners-up in their ranks. Now, with the signing of Markus Schubert for an undisclosed fee, that number has risen to three. The goalkeeper, whose contract at Dynamo Dresden expired on 30th June, was also part of the Germany squad in the recent U21 European Championship in Italy and San Marino. Schubert has signed a four-year-long contract until 30th June 2023.

Ralf Fährmann extends contract and heads on loan to Norwich City

Ralf Fährmann has been loaned out to newly-promoted English side Norwich City for the upcoming season. At the same time, Schalke have extended the club captain’s contract for a further year until 2023.

Bernard Tekpetey joins Fortuna Düsseldorf on two-year loan

Schalke player Bernard Tekpetey will head to Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan for the next two seasons until 30th June 2021. In June of this year, S04 activated a buy-back clause to bring the 21 year old back to the club from newly-promoted SC Paderborn 07.

FC Schalke 04 sign Benito Raman from Fortuna Düsseldorf

The Royal Blues have secured the signing of attacker Benito Raman from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The 24 year old, who was born on 7th November 1994, has signed a five-year contract with the club and will wear the number 9 shirt for David Wagner’s side.

Cedric Teuchert to join Hannover 96 on loan

FC Schalke 04 striker Cedric Teuchert will join Bundesliga 2 side Hannover 96 on loan for the 2019/20 season. The 22 year-old’s current contract with the Royal Blues runs until 30th June 2021.

S04 extend contract with Weston McKennie until 2024

Head of Sport Jochen Schneider today announced that Weston McKennie’s contract has been extended until 2024. McKennie’s contract was due to expire at the end of the 2021/22 season.

FC Schalke 04 sign Ozan Kabak from Stuttgart

FC Schalke 04 have signed 2018/19 Bundesliga Rookie of the Season Ozan Kabak from VfB Stuttgart.

Breel Embolo moves to Borussia Mönchengladbach

Breel Embolo will leave FC Schalke 04 to sign for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Both clubs agreed terms on Friday (28/6).

Two new assistant coaches for David Wagner – Improve the team

David Wagner has assembled his backroom staff team. The new head coach of Schalke 04 will work alongside assistant coaches Christoph Bühler and Frank Fröhling. Matthias Kreutzer will also be part of the coaching team. The 36-year-old has been working for the Royal-Blues since mid-March and recently worked alongside interim manager Huub Stevens.

Royal Blues to face FC Twente in pre-season friendly on 23rd July

On Tuesday, 23rd July, FC Schalke 04 will travel to Enschede in the Netherlands to take on FC Twente in a pre-season friendly (19:00 CEST). The newly promoted Eredivisie side, who were also crowned Dutch champions in 2010, will host the match at De Grolsch Veste.

Liverpool forced to cancel friendly match

After today’s announcement of the Premier League fixture schedule, Champions League winners Liverpool have had to cancel to planned friendly against Schalke 04, which was due to take place on the 6th August. The two clubs have agreed to attempt to carry out the fixture in 2020.

S04 loan right-back Jonjoe Kenny from Everton FC

Newcomer from the Premier League: FC Schalke 04 have signed right-back Jonjoe Kenny on loan from Everton for the upcoming 2019/20 season. The 22-year-old (15th March 1997) came through the youth system at Everton and has made 14 appearances for England U21s. Kenny’s contract with Everton currently runs until the summer of 2022. The defender will remain with England at the U21 Euros before joining Schalke’s pre-season later on in the summer.

FC Schalke 04 re-sign Bernard Tekpetey

After a very successful season for SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, FC Schalke 04 have activated a buy-back clause to re-sign Bernard Tekpetey from the newly promoted Bundesliga side. Tekpetey scored ten goals and provided six assists in 32 appearances in eastern Westphalia to help Paderborn secure back-to-back promotions. The Ghanaian will rejoin the Royal Blues on 1st July 2019 and the club hierarchy are currently discussing his sporting future at the club.

Jonas Carls receives professional contract until June 30th 2022

Schalke extend contract with Michael Langer until June 30th 2021

He’s staying for further two years amongst the goalkeeping ranks of the Royal Blues. Schalke has extended Michael Langer’s contract until June 30th, 20221. In 2017, the Austrian was made the Royal Blues’ third choice keeper.

Michael Reschke named technical director at FC Schalke 04

The club’s new management setup is taking shape, with Michael Reschke set to take on the newly created role of technical director from 1st June 2019. He has agreed a three-year contract running until 30th June 2022. His tasks will include restructuring the first-team scouting department and squad planning.

David Wagner becomes new head coach of Schalke 04

The Royal Blues have appointed a new head coach for the upcoming season: a highly motivated David Wagner. The 47-year-old (born: 19th October 1971) has signed a three year contract with Schalke 04 until the summer of 2022. Wagner had been head coach of Premier League outfit Huddersfield Town until January this year.

Schalke condemns distasteful fan banner

During Saturday's (27.04) derby win in Dortmund, a distasteful fan banner was displayed in the Schalke block. The board of FC Schalke 04 would like to make the following statement:

Nabil Bentaleb sent to train with the U23s again

The midfielder will train with the Royal Blues’ U23s side until further notice.

Mark Uth out for rest of season

The striker will miss out on the rest of the season after picking up an adductor injury during the DFB-Pokal quarterfinal against Werder Bremen on 3 April.

Nabil Bentaleb will return to first team training

After three weeks out, Nabil Bentaleb will return to first team training from Tuesday.

Home-grown talent Nassim Boujellab signs professional contract with Schalke

Nassim Boujellab is the latest product of Schalke’s youth academy to make the jump into the club’s first team. The 19-year-old’s first professional contract with Schalke will run until 30 June 2022, as his current contract was due to run out at the end of the 2018-19 season.

S04 to be without Mark Uth for the time being

Mark Uth picked up picked up an adductor injury in the latter stages of the DFB Pokal quarter-final defeat to Werder Bremen on Wednesday (03/04/19).He underwent an MRI scan on the day after the game. Further inspections will be made on Friday in Munich.

Guido Burgstaller signs a contract extension until 2022

Guido Burgstaller never stops running or giving his all for the Royal Blues – and that will be the case for the next few years still: FC Schalke 04 have extended Guido Burgstaller’s contract until 30th June, 2022, after his current deal was due to expire in 2020.

Huub Stevens: It’s the only way

Despite losing 2-0 to Sevilla in Friday’s Antonio Puerta Trophy, Huub Stevens wasn’t downbeat about the way his side played. “It’s a pity that we couldn’t reward ourselves for a solid performance,” said the Schalke coach.

Trofeo Antonio Puerta: 13 first-team players and eight academy players in Schalke squad

FC Schalke have been invited to face FC Sevilla on Friday (22/3, 20:45 CET) for the ‘Trofeo Antonio Puerta’. The match in the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is a great honour for the Knappen and it also gives new head coach Huub Stevens the chance to test his players against a strong side after his first full training week in charge.

From Coke to Rakitic - Six players who have played for both Schalke and Sevilla

FC Schalke 04 and Sevilla have not only been linked by a fan friendship since their two matches in the 2006 UEFA Cup semi-finals. Half a dozen players have played for both clubs. Schalke04.de has a look over the six players.

Dental operation: Burgstaller will not meet up with the Austria squad

Guido Burgstaller cannot join up with the Austria squad for the upcoming international fixtures against Poland and Israel.

Disciplinary action taken against Nabil Bentaleb

Nabil Bentaleb has been dropped to the U23s due to disciplinary reasons.

Schalke 04 relieve Domenico Tedesco of his duties

Jochen Schneider had announced that the board were to meet and analyse Schalke 04’s current sporting situation. They came to the following decision: Head coach Domenico Tedesco and assistant coach Peter Perchtold have been relieved of their duties with immediate effect. Seppo Eichkorn, who joined the coaching team after the winter break, will return to his position as head scout.

Daniel Caligiuri suffers a high ankle sprain

Thankfully, the injury Daniel Caligiuri suffered on Friday (8/3) in Bremen isn’t as serious as initially feared.

Two-match ban for Alexander Nübel

FC Schalke 04 will be without keeper Alexander Nübel for the upcoming Bundesliga games at Bayern München (9/2) and at home against SC Freiburg (16/02). The DFB have given him a two-match ban after his red card in the 2-0 defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

An S04 home game with Chinese New Year’s wishes

In the past few years, FC Schalke 04 has expanded its presence in China and can now boast a large fan basis there. At the home game against Borussia Mönchengladach last Saturday (2/2) the Royal Blues wished their Chinese fans a Happy New Year, ahead of February 5th.

Youth academy product Kutucu signs professional contract

Ahmed Kutucu has already taken several steps in his footballing career this season. He has appeared four times in the Bundesliga this season, and scored his first goal in the 3-1 away win at Stuttgart. Now the 18-year-old has signed his first professional contract at the club – which will run until 30th June, 2022.

Franco Di Santo moves to Rayo Vallecano

Done deal: Franco Di Santo has left FC Schalke 04 and signed for Spanish side Rayo Vallecano. The Argentine’s contract was terminated early at the Royal Blues.

FC Schalke 04 loan Jeffrey Bruma until the end of the season

FC Schalke 04 have loaned Jeffrey Bruma from VfL Wolfsburg until the end of the season. The Dutch international will be available to face Borussia Mönchengladbach this coming weekend. He will where the number 27 shirt.

Rabbi Matondo signs a four-year contract until June 30th, 2023

A huge British talent has signed for the Royal Blues: FC Schalke 04 have signed Rabbi Matondo from the current English champions Manchester City. The 18-year-old has been given a four-year contract, which will expire on June 30th, 2023. He will wear the number 14 shirt. Both clubs have agreed to keep the deal private.

Alessandro Schöpf to undergo operation – successful surgery for Benjamin Stambouli

Schalke 04 suffered three injuries during their 2-2 draw with Hertha Berlin last Friday (25/01/19). Alessandro Schöpf and Benjamin Stambouli came off the worst.

Schöpf, Stambouli and Skrzybski out injured

All three players had to be taken off injured on Friday evening, and there doesn’t seem to be any good news for Schalke.

Benjamin Stambouli new vice-captain

After Naldo’s departure to AS Monaco, Benjamin Stambouli will take on his role as vice-captain, revealed Domenico Tedesco on Friday.

Salif Sané to return to team training

Salif Sané’s injury sustained in Friday’s friendly isn’t as bad as first feared. The Senegalese defender was taken off during Friday’s match against KRC Genk with an ankle injury but luckily, he hasn’t suffered any structural damages. Sané underwent an MRT scan shortly after returning to Germany from Schalke’s winter training camp in Benidorm. The centre-back could return to team training on Tuesday, 15th January.

Johannes Geis leaves for 1. FC Köln

Midfielder Johannes Geis has left Schalke 04 to sign for second-division side 1. FC Köln. The clubs have agreed to keep the terms of the deal private. The 25-year-old’s contract would have expired at the end of the season.

Suat Serdar to sit out of training

Suat Serdar has suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh and will not train again in Benidorm during the side's training camp, although he will remain with the squad.

Naldo transfers to AS Monaco

With a heavy heart, FC Schalke 04 announce a departure from the club: Naldo has transferred to AS Monaco with immediate effect. The 36-year-old has signed a contract with the French side until the 30th June 2020. The clubs have reached a non-disclosure agreement regarding the terms of the transfer.

Seppo Eichkorn makes comeback to Schalke coaching staff

New signing for Domenico Tedesco’s coaching team: Seppo Eichkorn, who was an assistant coach for FC Schalke 04 between 2009 and 2013, will rejoin the S04 coaching team with immediate effect. He will travel with the team for the upcoming training camp in Benidorm, Spain, which gets underway on Friday (4th January).

Hamza Mendyl out for remainder of 2018

Schalke 04 will be without Hamza Mendyl for the rest of 2018. The left back injured his ankle in the 1-0 win against Lokomotiv Moscow in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Burgstaller: Out until after the winter break

Guido Burgstaller picked up an injury during the derby against BVB and has been ruled out until after the winter break. It is unsure whether he will be fit to start for the second round of Bundesliga games. He has been diagnosed with a calf and Achilles tendon injury.

Steven Skrzybski to stay with the squad

Fingers crossed for Steven Skrzybski: The 26-year-old suffered an injury in the shoulder and chest region in the game against FC Porto. However, the injury dosen't appear to be too serious and the attacker hasn’t left the squad’s base in Baden-Württemberg ahead of Saturday’s game with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

No serious damage to Weston McKennie

Weston McKennie picked up an injury on international duty and returned back to Gelsenkirchen on Sunday (18/11). An MRI scan on Monday showed that he hasn’t suffered any serious muscular damage.

A comeback, a birthday goal and plenty of talent on show

There were many positives on show in Sunday’s friendly in St. Petersburg – the only negative was the result. “We had the chance to win and I feel we at least deserved a draw”, said Ralf Fährmann on the 2-1 defeat.

Oczipka raring to go against Zenit

Bastian Oczipka is about to make his Schalke comeback. The left back hasn’t played since he came on as a sub in the final game of last season, and underwent an operation during the summer. He’s now fit again and is in the squad to face Zenit St. Petersburg tomorrow (13:00 CET), after Schalke’s main sponsor GAZPROM invited the club to play the game.

Breel Embolo sidelined after fracturing his metatarsal.

FC Schalke 04 must be without Breel Embolo for the coming weeks after the striker fractured his metatarsal.

Breel Embolo leaves Swiss squad with injury

Breel Embolo will not be available for the Swiss national side in their fixtures with Qatar (14/11) and Belgium (18/11). The striker picked up a metatarsal injury in the 3-0 defeat at Frankfurt, but still travelled to the national team's meeting today.

Mark Uth pulls out of the Germany squad

Mark Uth pulled a muscle during the 3-0 defeat in Frankfurt on Sunday (11/11) and was therefore taken off in the 52nd minute. A more detailed diagnosis will follow in due course.

Hamza Mendyl ruled out for approximately four weeks

Hamza Mendyl, who suffered an ankle injury in the DFB-Pokal game with 1. FC Köln, has now had his injury examined and has received a diagnosis.

Ralf Fährmann out of the Galatasaray game with injury

Schalke 04 will be without goalkeeper and captain Ralf Fährmann for the Champions League with Galatasaray. On Monday, an MRI scan confirmed he is suffering with an adductor injury.

Naldo extends his contract with FC Schalke 04 until 30th June 2020

“I am not ready to finish my time here yet,” says Naldo as he made intentions clear following his achievements last season. The Brazilian is fully healthy and wants to continue to play football at the highest possible level at FC Schalke 04. The Royal Blues have extended the centre-back’s contract with the club for an additional year, meaning Naldo is under contract at Schalke until 30th June 2020.

Cedric Teuchert out with injury

Schalke 04 will be without Cedric Teuchert for the next few weeks after the striker picked up an injury playing for Germany U21s on Friday (12/10).

Oczipka, Stambouli and Skrzybski all back in training

Ten players are currently away on international duty, while several players worked individually on Tuesday (9/10). The fans were able to see three faces on the pitch they hadn’t for a long time as Bastian Oczipka, Benjamin Stambouli and Steven Skrzybski all returned from their injuries.

S04 to face Zenit St. Petersburg in a friendly

Club sponsors Gazprom have organised a friendly between FC Schalke 04 and Zenit St. Petersburg, which will take place on Sunday, 18th November 2018. The game will kick off at 18:00 (CEST).

Assistant coach Peter Perchtold extends contract with S04 until 2021.

The Royal Blues have agreed a contract extension with assistant coach Peter Perchtold. His contract was due to expire on 30th June 2019, but has been extended by two years until 30th June 2021.

Yevhen Konoplyanka given one-match ban

On Monday 3rd August, Yehven Konoplyanka was handed a one-match ban for Bundesliga games after his red card against Hertha BSC.

S04 appeal Nastasic red card

Schalke had to finish their first game of the new Bundesliga season with ten men. After a tackle by Matija Nastasic on Wout Weghorst, the video assistant intervened and referee Patrick Ittrich subsequently changed his decision from a yellow to a red card for the Schalke centre-half.

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.

Champions League Draw on Thursday

Will we play in Milan, Manchester or Moscow? The Royal Blues will find out this Thursday (30th August, 18:00 CEST) who they will face when the Champions League group stage draw is conducted in the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

Germany international Sebastian Rudy signs for S04

A current member of the national team will now be wearing royal blue: FC Schalke 04 have secured the services of Sebastian Rudy from league champions FC Bayern München. The 28-year-old (born 28th February 1990) has signed a four year contract until 30th June 2022. Rudy will wear the number 13 jersey for Domenico Tedesco’s side.

Left back Hamza Mendyl signs for Schalke

The Royal Blues have strengthened their squad with the signature of Moroccan international Hamza Mendyl. The left back moves to Schalke from Ligue 1 side OSC Lille.

Donis Avdijaj joins Willem II

Having spent the second half of last season at Roda JC, Donis Avdijaj will return to the Dutch Eredivisie to sign for Willem II.

Final paperwork complete: Thilo Kehrer signs for Paris Saint-Germain

Thilo Kehrer’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is now complete. The 21-year-old has signed a contract with the French champions until the end of June 2023. The Royal Blues had already agreed the terms with PSG on Sunday (12.08).

Thilo Kehrer set to move to PSG

It looks like Die Königsblauen’s squad is set to change as centre-back Thilo Kehrer is on the verge of a move to Paris Saint-Germain. At midday on Sunday (12th August) FC Schalke 04 agreed a transfer with the French champions after weeks of negotiations.

Domenico Tedesco extends Schalke contract until 2022

2018/19 Bundesliga runners-up Schalke have started the new season with a Royal Blue-orientated piece of news. FC Schalke 04 have reached an agreement for a contract extension with Domenico Tedesco, who has increased the length of the current deal to run until June 30th 2022. The previous deal expired on June 30th 2019.

Omar Mascarell suffers small muscle strain

During the 1-0 victory against Angers SCO on Sunday 5th August, Omar Mascarell had to be taken off due to an injury after 31 minutes. After examination it has been shown that the Spanish midfielder has suffered a small muscle strain in the back of his thigh.

Benedikt Höwedes transfers to Lokomotiv Moscow

He has left lasting footprints in the history of FC Schalke 04, and now he is starting a new chapter in his career - Benedikt Höwedes has signed for Lokomotiv Moscow. The centre back has signed a four-year deal with the current Russian champions until 2022. In Jefferson Farfan and sporting director Erik Stoffelshaus, he’ll unite with two other former Royal Blue representatives.