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Guido Burgstaller signs a contract extension until 2022

Guido Burgstaller never stops running or giving his all for the Royal Blues – and that will be the case for the next few years still: FC Schalke 04 have extended Guido Burgstaller’s contract until 30th June, 2022, after his current deal was due to expire in 2020.

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Huub Stevens: It’s the only way

Despite losing 2-0 to Sevilla in Friday’s Antonio Puerta Trophy, Huub Stevens wasn’t downbeat about the way his side played. “It’s a pity that we couldn’t reward ourselves for a solid performance,” said the Schalke coach.

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Trofeo Antonio Puerta: 13 first-team players and eight academy players in Schalke squad

FC Schalke have been invited to face FC Sevilla on Friday (22/3, 20:45 CET) for the ‘Trofeo Antonio Puerta’. The match in the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is a great honour for the Knappen and it also gives new head coach Huub Stevens the chance to test his players against a strong side after his first full training week in charge.

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From Coke to Rakitic - Six players who have played for both Schalke and Sevilla

FC Schalke 04 and Sevilla have not only been linked by a fan friendship since their two matches in the 2006 UEFA Cup semi-finals. Half a dozen players have played for both clubs. Schalke04.de has a look over the six players.

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Dental operation: Burgstaller will not meet up with the Austria squad

Guido Burgstaller cannot join up with the Austria squad for the upcoming international fixtures against Poland and Israel.

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Disciplinary action taken against Nabil Bentaleb

Nabil Bentaleb has been dropped to the U23s due to disciplinary reasons.

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Schalke 04 relieve Domenico Tedesco of his duties

Jochen Schneider had announced that the board were to meet and analyse Schalke 04’s current sporting situation. They came to the following decision: Head coach Domenico Tedesco and assistant coach Peter Perchtold have been relieved of their duties with immediate effect. Seppo Eichkorn, who joined the coaching team after the winter break, will return to his position as head scout.

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Daniel Caligiuri suffers a high ankle sprain

Thankfully, the injury Daniel Caligiuri suffered on Friday (8/3) in Bremen isn’t as serious as initially feared.

firo : 20.01.2019
Fu§ball, Fussball:
1. Bundesliga
S04 FC Schalke 04 – VfL Wolfsburg

Two-match ban for Alexander Nübel

FC Schalke 04 will be without keeper Alexander Nübel for the upcoming Bundesliga games at Bayern München (9/2) and at home against SC Freiburg (16/02). The DFB have given him a two-match ban after his red card in the 2-0 defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

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An S04 home game with Chinese New Year’s wishes

In the past few years, FC Schalke 04 has expanded its presence in China and can now boast a large fan basis there. At the home game against Borussia Mönchengladach last Saturday (2/2) the Royal Blues wished their Chinese fans a Happy New Year, ahead of February 5th.

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Youth academy product Kutucu signs professional contract

Ahmed Kutucu has already taken several steps in his footballing career this season. He has appeared four times in the Bundesliga this season, and scored his first goal in the 3-1 away win at Stuttgart. Now the 18-year-old has signed his first professional contract at the club – which will run until 30th June, 2022.

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Franco Di Santo moves to Rayo Vallecano

Done deal: Franco Di Santo has left FC Schalke 04 and signed for Spanish side Rayo Vallecano. The Argentine’s contract was terminated early at the Royal Blues.