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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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