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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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