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Three players from the U23s training with the first team

FC Schalke 04 have begun preparations for their final game of the season at home to SV Elversberg on Sunday (18/5). Yassin Ben Balla, Pierre-Michel Lasogga and Tidiane Touré, who all helped the club’s U23 side secure safety in the Regionalliga West last weekend, were all involved on Tuesday. Johannes Siebeking, a goalkeeper from the U19s, is also training with the first team again.

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Tidiane Touré training with the first team as preparations begin for Düsseldorf

With Jakob Fimpel in charge, FC Schalke 04 started their preparations on Monday (5/5) for the upcoming away game at Fortuna Düsseldorf. Tidiane Touré, a right-back from the U23s who recently made his first-team debut in Regensburg and signed his first professional contract valid until 30th June 2028 last week, was part of the group in training.

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Jakob Fimpel assumes first-team duties for the remainder of the season

After a four-match winless run, the board and the sporting management came to the decision on Friday evening (02/05) to relieve head coach Kees van Wonderen and his assistant Robert Molenaar of their duties with immediate effect. The disappointing performances in the defeats to Kaiserslautern (2-1) and Paderborn (2-0) played a key role in the decision.

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Tidiane Touré signs professional contract

FC Schalke 04 have handed full-back Tidiane Touré a professional contract. The 20-year-old, who has been a regular for the club’s U23s this season, has signed a deal valid until 30th June 2028.

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Kees van Wonderen to leave the club at the end of the season

The club’s bosses have made an important decision for the future of FC Schalke 04. Following the end of the current season, head coach Kees van Wonderen will depart the club.

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Taylan Bulut one of three players back in team training

Preparations for Sunday’s away game against SSV Jahn Regensburg are well underway. Taylan Bulut, who was unable to complete a full training session with his teammates before the Ulm game due to illness and a leg injury, was back in full training on Wednesday (9/4).

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Timo Becker to return to Schalke this summer

Defender Timo Becker has rejoined FC Schalke 04 from Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel. The 28-year-old has signed a contract valid until 30th June 2029.

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Dominick Drexler to become assistant coach of Schalke’s U17s

Following the end of his career as a professional footballer in the summer, Dominick Drexler will take on the role of assistant coach for Schalke’s U17 side, currently led by head coach Charles Takyi. Drexler will undertake internships both at and away from the club before the summer, with his new role effective as of the 2025/26 season. His new contract will run for two years, as agreed when he last signed a contract extension as a player.

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Karius and Antwi-Adjei set for periods on the sidelines

After both having to come off due to injury away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (30/3), goalkeeper Loris Karius and attacking player Christopher Antwi-Adjei will each be out of action until further notice.

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Taylan Bulut and Janik Bachmann back in training

At the start of a new week of training before Sunday’s away game (30/3) at SpVgg Greuther Fürth, Taylan Bulut was able to complete parts of the session with the rest of his team. The right-back has been out recently due to illness and missed the home match with Hannover 96 as well as the Germany U19 fixtures over the international break.

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Luca Podlech undergoes successful knee operation

Luca Podlech underwent a successful arthroscopic operation on Friday (21/3) on his right knee at the Knappschaft Kliniken Gelsenkirchen-Buer.

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Taylan Bulut returns to Gelsenkirchen to recover from illness

Taylan Bulut, who missed the home game against Hannover 96 due to an infection, will also not play for Germany U19s in their upcoming European Championship qualifiers.

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