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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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Vitalie Becker back in team training

Vitalie Becker took the next step in his recovery on Wednesday (8/4) as the left-back completed the full training session with the team. The 21-year-old, whose last appearance came on matchday 18 in Berlin, had already been partially integrated into team training last week.

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Schalke 04 extend assistant coach Tim Hoogland’s contract

Tim Hoogland is staying at Schalke, with the club extending his contract as assistant coach by three years to 2029. The 40-year-old has been rewarded for the work he has done so far, including acting as an important link between the first team and the Knappenschmiede, as well as overseeing the Knappen’s set pieces. Hoogland joined the first-team coaching staff from the U19s in November 2024.

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Edin Džeko undergoing thorough medical examinations, Dylan Leonard completes parts of team training

S04 fans were able to watch preparations for the Easter Sunday clash with Karlsruher SC during Wednesday’s public training session (1/4). Those who were away with their national teams during the international break were not yet involved.

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Vitalie Becker and Bryan Lasme back in team training

Vitalie Becker and Bryan Lasme were both back on the pitch on Tuesday afternoon (24/3), taking part in a full team session for the first time since their respective layoffs. Adrian Gantenbein, Anton Donkor and Christopher Antwi-Adjei also stepped up their workload after returning last week.

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Edin Džeko’s suspension reduced to one game after successful appeal

Following a hearing on Thursday (19/3), the DFB Sports Court cut Edin Džeko’s ban from two league matches to one and upheld the player’s appeal. A fine of €20,000 was also imposed. The Bosnian was shown a red card in Sunday’s home game against Hannover 96 (15/3).

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