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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

Marius Bülter signs for FC Schalke 04

Marius Bülter has completed a move to FC Schalke 04. The attacker (58 Bundesliga appearances) joins from 1. FC Union Berlin and has signed a three-year contract. Both sides have agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

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Jun 26, 2021

Marvin Pieringer joins FC Schalke 04

The Royal Blues have signed Marvin Pieringer on a season-long loan from SC Freiburg, with the option to buy. The 21-year-old spent the second half of last term on loan at Würzburger Kickers.

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Jun 25, 2021

Blendi Idrizi remains a Royal Blue

One of the bright spots from the end of last season is remaining at FC Schalke 04. Blendi Idrizi signed a professional contract on Monday (21/6), which will run for two years. The Kosovo international will continue to wear the number 36.

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Jun 21, 2021

Mark Uth signs for 1. FC Köln

The next departure from FC Schalke 04 has been confirmed. Mark Uth has moved to 1. FC Köln, signing a two-year deal. Both clubs agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

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Jun 18, 2021

FC Schalke 04 and Sebastian Rudy go separate ways

Schalke 04 have released Sebastian Rudy from his contract with immediate effect. The midfielder spent last season on loan at TSG Hoffenheim 1899 and had a contract originally running until 2022.

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Jun 16, 2021

Suat Serdar completes his move to Hertha BSC

After FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC agreed a deal last Friday (11/6), Suat Serdar has now completed his move to the capital after completing a medical and signing the contract. The clubs have agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

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Jun 15, 2021

Schalke and Hertha BSC reach agreement for the transfer of Suat Serdar

On Friday (11/6), FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC reached an agreement on the transfer of Suat Serdar ahead of the upcoming season, subject to a pending medical. All parties have agreed to keep the terms of the deal undisclosed.

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Jun 11, 2021

Wil Coort becomes new goalkeeping coach

Wil Coort is the new goalkeeping coach of the first team. The 60-year-old Dutchman replaces Simon Henzler, who has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect.

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Jun 11, 2021

FC Schalke 04 sign Reinhold Ranftl

Reinhold Ranftl has moved to Gelsenkirchen from Austrian Bundesliga side LASK. The 29-year-old full-back signed a three-year contract at the Royal Blues on Wednesday (9/6). All parties have agreed to keep the terms of the deal undisclosed.

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Jun 9, 2021

Kolasinac and Huntelaar to leave Schalke

Over the past days, the management have closely examined the current parameters regarding squad planning and development and have concluded that Sead Kolasinac and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s second spells at the club will not continue into the new season.

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Jun 3, 2021

Defender Thomas Ouwejan joins Schalke

FC Schalke 04 have signed defender Thomas Ouwejan on loan for the 2021/22 season, including an option to buy. The left-back spent last season at Udinese in Serie A, making 15 appearances after joining in September 2020 on a temporary deal from parent club AZ Alkmaar.

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Jun 1, 2021

Jonas Carls joins SC Paderborn 07

Jonas Carls is the next name to leave Schalke, with the defender to join SC Paderborn 07 on 1st July. Carls’ contract was due to run until 30th June 2022. Further details will not be disclosed.

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Jun 1, 2021

Sporting director Rouven Schröder fills key first-team positions

Shortly before officially taking office as sporting director, Rouven Schröder has filled three key positions within the first-team set-up: Gerald Asamoah as first-team manager, André Hechelmann as chief scout/ head of scouting and Jörn Menger as fitness director will take up their new respective roles for the 2021/22 season.

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May 28, 2021

FC Schalke 04 sign Marcin Kaminski

Defender Marcin Kaminski has joined the Royal Blues, signing a two-year deal. The Polish centre-back will move to Gelsenkirchen on a free transfer from VfB Stuttgart and meet up with his new teammates for the start of pre-season.

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May 27, 2021

S04 extend Michael Langer’s contract by one year

FC Schalke 04 have extended the expiring contract of goalkeeper Michael Langer by one year, taking the Austrian into his fifth season with the Royal Blues.

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May 26, 2021

Victor Pálsson joins S04, Florian Flick signs a pro deal

FC Schalke 04 have completed the signing of Victor Pálsson from SV Darmstadt 98. The central midfielder signed a two-year deal on Tuesday (25/5) and will join the Royal Blues at the start of pre-season. Both clubs agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

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May 25, 2021

Ten players and three staff set to leave first team

The Royal Blues will bid farewell to ten players and three staff members from the first team following the final week of the 2020/21 season.

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May 20, 2021

Huntelaar a doubt for Köln

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar suffered a blow to his leg in the 4-3 win over Eintracht Frankfurt last Saturday (15/5). It’s not yet clear whether or not he will be able to face 1. FC Köln in the final game of the season this weekend.

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May 18, 2021

Skrzybski back in team training – William has torn his ACL

After a long injury break, Steven Skrzybski is back in team training. The 28-year-old suffered an MCL tear at the start of January away to Hertha BSC. Nabil Bentaleb, who had a minor operation on his groin in mid-March, is also back involved.

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May 5, 2021

Rouven Schröder takes over as sporting director - Mathias Schober promoted to director of the Knappenschmiede and development

The Royal Blues have made key decisions for the future and filled two vacant positions within the sporting management of the club. Rouven Schröder will take over as sporting director as of 1st July, and will be responsible for first-team squad planning, scouting and staffing the departments, among other things. Mathias Schober will become the new director of development and the Knappenschmiede with immediate effect, and will have overall responsibility for the academy in this role.

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May 4, 2021

Simon Terodde signs for Schalke 04

The squad-planning task force have completed another bit of business for next season, with Simon Terodde becoming the second player after Mainz’s Danny Latza set to join FC Schalke 04 in the summer. The striker, currently playing for Hamburger SV, has agreed a deal with S04 until the end of the 2021/22 campaign with an option for a further year.

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May 2, 2021

Statement regarding last night’s events

There was a brief exchange between the players and some groups of fans after returning from Bielefeld in the early hours of Wednesday morning (21/04).

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Apr 21, 2021

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Timo Becker signs a deal until 2023

Another academy product is staying in Gelsenkirchen! FC Schalke 04 have extended Timo Becker’s contract until 2023.

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Apr 10, 2021

Alexander Jobst to leave FC Schalke 04

Alexander Jobst, director for marketing, sales and organisation, will step down from his role on 30th June. The FC Schalke 04 supervisory board accepted the 47-year-old's decision with regret, but understanding.

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Apr 8, 2021

Mark Uth back in full training – Salif Sané making progress

After Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who made his first start on Saturday at Leverkusen (3/4), and Goncalo Paciencia, who came off the bench for 20 minutes after a four-month injury break, another attacker is on their way back for FC Schalke 04. Mark Uth completed a full team training session on Tuesday (6/4).

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Apr 6, 2021

FC Schalke 04 releases 2020 fiscal year report

The fiscal year was massively shaped by the Coronavirus pandemic and the measures implemented to contain it. FC Schalke 04 generated revenues of €174.7 million in the 2020 fiscal year (2019: €275.0 million). The season being put on hold and the subsequent decision to play matches behind closed doors meant the temporary loss of significant revenue sources for the Royal Blues, ones that could only be realized to a limited extent by the end of the fiscal year.

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Apr 6, 2021

Peter Knäbel named new Board Member for Sport and Communication

On Tuesday (30 March), FC Schake 04’s supervisory board unanimously appointed Peter Knäbel as the new Board Member for Sport and Communication. The 54-year-old, who has been technical academy and development director for the Royal Blues since April 2018, took over general sporting responsibilities on an interim basis following Jochen Schneider’s dismissal on 28 February.

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Mar 31, 2021

Goncalo Paciencia, Salif Sané and Mark Uth back in team training

Following Klaas-Jan Huntelaar making his comeback from injury on Saturday against Borussia Mönchengladbach after his calf problem, three more players resumed team training on Tuesday. Goncalo Paciencia (knee surgery), Salif Sané (knee) and Mark Uth (thigh) all completed their first sessions back with the team.

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Mar 23, 2021

Nabil Bentaleb and Hamza Mendyl face period on the sidelines

FC Schalke 04 will have to do without Nabil Bentaleb and Hamza Mendyl for the time being. Bentaleb underwent a minor surgical procedure on his groin on Tuesday, while Mendyl sustained an ankle injury in training.

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Mar 17, 2021

Danny Latza chooses FC Schalke 04

The Royal Blues have made their first dip into the transfer market ahead of next season. Danny Latza will return to his hometown club after ten years away. The midfielder previously represented Schalke for 13 years in the academy and as a young professional. The 31-year-old has signed a contract until 2023 which will be extended by an extra year should Schalke achieve promotion in that time. The deal will not be affected by which division the club is in.

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Mar 17, 2021

Juventus sign Weston McKennie on a permanent basis

Schalke officially bid farewell to a Knappenschmiede graduate: Juventus have signed Weston McKennie on a permanent basis. The midfielder joined the club in Northern Italy on a loan deal last summer.

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Mar 3, 2021

Dimitrios Grammozis takes over as S04 head coach

FC Schalke 04 have appointed a new head coach: Dimitrios Grammozis has signed a contract with the Knappen until 30th June 2022. The man who made 143 Bundesliga appearances as a pro will meet his new team for the first time on Wednesday (3rd March). Sven Piepenbrock will also join the coaching team as an assistant alongside Mike Büskens.

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Mar 2, 2021

FC Schalke 04 relieve sporting management of their duties with immediate effect

The 5-1 defeat in Stuttgart has resulted in several leadership changes at the club. On Sunday, 28 February, FC Schalke 04 relieved head coach Christian Gross and his assistant Rainer Widmayer of their duties. Sascha Riether, the first team coordinator and fitness coach, Werner Leuthard, have also been dismissed from their respective positions. The Supervisory Board also decided in their conference call that Jochen Schneider, Head of Sport and Communication, would leave the club with immediate effect.

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Feb 28, 2021

Nassim Boujellab suffers ligament injury

FC Schalke 04 will be without Nassim Boujellab for the near being after the 21-year-old suffered a bad fall during a duel in team training on Wednesday (24/02).

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Feb 25, 2021

Ralf Fährmann out with rib injury

Goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann suffered a broken rib in the first half of the Revierderby on Saturday (20/02). As a result, the 32-year-old will be unavailable for the foreseeable future.

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Feb 23, 2021

Jochen Schneider to leave FC Schalke 04 in the summer

FC Schalke 04 and Jochen Schneider will go their separate ways in the summer. On Tuesday (16/02), the supervisory board reached an agreement with Schneider to relieve the Head of Sport and Communication of his duties on 30th June 2021. Schneider’s contract was due to run until 30th June 2022.

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Feb 16, 2021

Nabil Bentaleb returns to first-team fold after discussions with head coach

Nabil Bentaleb has returned to training with the first-team squad. Following a discussion with Christian Gross, the head coach decided to bring the midfielder back into the first-team picture, with a possibility of the midfielder also making a return to the matchday squad.

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Feb 9, 2021

Shkodran Mustafi remains in quarantine

Following discussions with the Gelsenkirchen health authorities, Shkodran Mustafi will remain in quarantine until Friday (5.2.). The new signing who joined the club from Arsenal may only leave to to train alone and isolated from the rest of the team at the FC Schalke 04 training ground.

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Feb 4, 2021

S04 sign Shkodran Mustafi – Ozan Kabak moves to Liverpool

One centre-back has arrived from England, another has left for the UK. Ozan Kabak has joined Premier League champions Liverpool on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to buy included in the deal. Kabak is currently contracted at Schalke until 2024.

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Feb 1, 2021

Matthew Hoppe signs his first professional contract

Another Knappenschmiede talent has signed a professional contract at FC Schalke 04. 19-year-old Matthew Hoppe has signed his first pro deal, running until the end of 2022/23.

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Feb 1, 2021

William joins FC Schalke 04

The Royal Blues have signed right-back William de Asevedo Furtado on loan from VfL Wolfsburg until the end of the season. Both clubs agreed to keep the details of the deal undisclosed.

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Jan 25, 2021

Fussball 1. Bundesliga/ FC Schalke 04 – SC Freiburg 0:2 Ahmed KUTUCU (GE), Einzelaktion mit Ball, Aktion, Fussball 1. Bu

Ahmed Kutucu moves to Heracles Almelo

Ahmed Kutucu has joined Dutch side Heracles Almelo on loan until the end of the 2020/21 season. Both clubs agreed to keep the details of the deal undisclosed. The Turkish striker’s contract at FC Schalke 04 runs until 30th June 2022.

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Jan 21, 2021

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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar returns to FC Schalke 04

The “Hunter” is back auf Schalke! After leaving the club for Ajax Amsterdam back in 2017, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has rejoined FC Schalke 04. The Dutch striker signed a contract until the end of the season on Tuesday (19/1) and he will wear the number 21. Both clubs agreed to keep the details of the deal undisclosed.

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Jan 19, 2021

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Rabbi Matondo moves to Stoke City

Winger Rabbi Matondo has left FC Schalke 04 to sign on loan at Stoke City until the end of the 2020/21 season. The Royal Blues and the Championship side have agreed to keep the details of the deal undisclosed. The Welsh international’s contract at Schalke runs until 30th June 2023.

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Jan 7, 2021

Nick Taitague leaves FC Schalke 04

21-year-old midfielder Nick Taitague’s contract at FC Schalke 04 has been terminated. The American’s deal was originally due to expire on 30th June 2021.

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Jan 2, 2021

Rainer Widmayer joins the coaching team

Rainer Widmayer has joined FC Schalke 04 on a contract running until the end of the season as an assistant to new head coach Christian Gross.

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Jan 1, 2021

Sead Kolasinac returns to FC Schalke 04

Sead Kolasinac will soon be donning Royal Blue once again, signing a six-month contract with the club which will enter into effect on Monday (4th Jan.). The 27-year-old full back will join Schalke 04 on loan until the end of the season from Premier League side Arsenal. The Bosnia international will wear the number 20. Details of the loan agreement will not be released by either club.

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Dec 31, 2020

Christian Gross is Schalke 04’s new head coach

Christian Gross has been appointed the new first team head coach. The Swiss signed a contract until the end of the season on Sunday (27.12.20). The coaching staff will be rounded out by incumbent coaches Onur Cinel, Naldo, Matthias Kreutzer and goalkeeping coach Simon Henzler.

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Dec 27, 2020

Schalke 04 relieve head coach Manuel Baum of his duties

Ahead of the last two games of 2020, Jochen Schneider, Head of Sport and Communication, and the board have made the following decision: Head coach Manuel Baum has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect. Huub Stevens will take charge as interim head coach for the last Bundesliga game of the year against Arminia Bielefeld (Sat, 15:30 CET) as well as the second-round DFB-Pokal game against SSV Ulm 1846 (Tues, 18:30 CET). Mike Büskens has been brought in as his assistant coach.

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Dec 18, 2020

Mark Uth allowed to return home after night in the hospital

Good news regarding Mark Uth! The Royal Blues’ attacker has been given the all-clear to return home after spending the night in hospital under observation. Uth briefly lost consciousness after clashing heads with FC Augsburg’s Felix Uduokhai as they contested a header in the early stages of Sunday’s game in Bavaria.

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Dec 14, 2020

To the fans and members of FC Schalke 04

Dear members and fans, Our club currently finds itself in a situation like nothing that any of us have ever experienced before. In particular, the situation on the pitch is more serious than ever before. The fact that we have not won any of our last 26 Bundesliga games is painful for all of us. We know how much you are suffering. So much so that some of you have turned away from your beloved club over the last months, be it out of despair, out of anger or out of a lack of understanding.

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Dec 10, 2020

Amine Harit to return to squad training from Wednesday

Amine Harit will be back with the first team from Wednesday (9/12). The midfielder has been training individually for about two weeks.

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Dec 8, 2020

Paciencia undergoes successful operation, Sané doesn’t require procedure

FC Schalke 04 must manage without Goncalo Paciencia for the time being. The attacker, who suffered a knee injury in training a few days ago, underwent a successful operation in Portugal on Monday (31/11).

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Dec 1, 2020

Bentaleb and Harit to train individually until further notice – Schalke to dissolve contract with Ibisevic

FC Schalke 04 have made the following personnel decisions in the midst of a difficult time for the club and with an eye on the five crucial Bundesliga games remaining before the winter break. Nabil Bentaleb and Amine Harit will train individually, under the supervision of the first-team coaching staff, until further notice. Vedad Ibisevic’s contract with the club will end on 31st December 2020.

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Nov 24, 2020

Can Bozdogan signs contract extension to 2024

Can Bozdogan’s contract with the Royal Blues was set to run out in 2022, but the midfielder has now signed an extension to 2024; it’s a good sign for the future of the club.

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Oct 18, 2020

Kilian Ludewig is a Royal Blue

FC Schalke 04 have signed Kilian Ludewig on loan for the 2020/21 season. The right-back was last at English second-division side Barnsley, where he has played 22 matches in the Championship and three cup games since January. The 20-year-old is under contract at RB Salzburg.

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Oct 5, 2020

Sebastian Rudy joins TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Sebastian Rudy will spend the rest of the season on loan at his ex-club, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The midfielder remains under contract at Schalke until 30th June 2022.

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Oct 5, 2020

Christina Rühl-Hamers is Schalke’s new director of finance

Schalke’s board of directors is now complete again. On 1st October 2020, the club’s supervisory board chose Christina Rühl-Hamers to be the new director of finance, personnel and legal matters.

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Oct 2, 2020

Manuel Baum appointed as new head coach of FC Schalke 04

Manuel Baum will take over as head coach of FC Schalke 04, with immediate effect. The 41-year-old was previously employed by the DFB, where he was in charge of coaching the Germany U18s. He also provided support for the association’s coaching courses. Baum has signed a contract with the Royal Blues until 30th June 2022.

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Sep 30, 2020

Frederik Rönnow joins FC Schalke 04 on loan

FC Schalke 04 have signed goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow for the remainder of the 2020/21 season from fellow Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. In exchange, Markus Schubert will join the Eagles on a season-long loan. Schubert’s contract with the Royal Blues is set to run until 30th June 2023.

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Sep 30, 2020

Guido Burgstaller joins FC St. Pauli

Guido Burgstaller has completed a move to FC St. Pauli. The Austrian’s contract with FC Schalke 04 was set to run until 30th June 2022. Both clubs have agreed to not disclose the terms of the transfer.

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Sep 30, 2020

FC Schalke 04 relieve head coach David Wagner of his duties

FC Schalke 04 have parted ways with head coach David Wagner with immediate effect. Assistant coaches Christoph Bühler and Frank Fröhling were also placed on gardening leave on Sunday (27/9).

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Sep 27, 2020

Kerim Calhanoglu signs professional contract

Another young talent has made the step from the youth team to the first team, as Kerim Calhanoglu has signed a professional contract until 2024. The summer arrival is currently playing in the U19s team.

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Sep 24, 2020

Schalke 04 sign Goncalo Paciencia

The Royal Blues have a new striker! Goncalo Paciencia has signed for FC Schalke 04 on a one-year loan deal from Eintracht Frankfurt. S04 have also agreed an option to buy the forward. The Portuguese attacker will wear the number 18.

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Sep 15, 2020

Omar Mascarell to continue as captain

A few days ahead of the 2020/21 season, David Wagner confirmed that Omar Mascarell will remain captain of Schalke 04. The Spaniard first took the armband in the second half of last season.

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Sep 10, 2020

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FC Schalke 04 – VfL Bochum

Nassim Boujellab: I knew straight away it was going top corner

The Knappen won their last official preseason friendly on Saturday with a convincing performance against neighbours VfL Bochum. One day later, the team beat the U23s 4-1 in an internal friendly. Nassim Boujelab scored the first goal of the 3-0 win against Bochum – a delightful strike from the edge of the area.

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Sep 7, 2020

Vedad Ibisevic joins FC Schalke 04

Experienced striker Vedad Ibisevic has signed a one-year deal at FC Schalke 04 for the coming season. He left Hertha BSC after 2019/20.

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Sep 3, 2020

Weston McKennie moves to Juventus

Academy product Weston McKennie will leave FC Schalke 04 on 1st September 2020 to sign for Juventus. The midfielder will be initially loaned to the record Italian champions for a season.

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Aug 29, 2020