Team

Soichiro Kozuki moves on loan to Gornik Zabrze

Attacker Soichiro Kozuki has signed on loan for Polish first-division side Gornik Zabrze. The Japanese forward will spend the rest of year in Poland after one and a half years with S04. The 14-time Polish champions have also secured a buy option. If that is activated, FC Schalke 04 will have a buy-back clause available.

Team

Justin Heekeren joins Maasmechelen on loan

Goalkeeper Justin Heekeren will play for Patro Eisden Maasmechelen for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. FC Schalke 04 have loaned the 23-year-old, who made his 2. Bundesliga debut this season, to the fourth-placed side in the Belgian second tier.

Team

Darko Churlinov returns to FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 have signed Darko Churlinov on loan from Burnley until the end of the 2023/24 season. The Royal Blues have also agreed a buy option to secure the creative and versatile attacker on a long-term basis.

Team

FC Schalke 04 end Niklas Tauer's loan spell early

1. FSV Mainz 05 and FC Schalke 04 have agreed to bring an early end to midfielder Niklas Tauer's loan move during the winter break. His contract was originally set to run until 30th June 2024.

Team

Sebastian Polter undergoes successful hernia operation – will miss the game against Greuther Fürth

Sebastian Polter underwent a successful operation on Monday (11/12) after a hernia. The striker will therefore be unavailable for the final game of 2023 against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Friday.

Team

Keke Topp’s contract extended

Germany youth international Keke Topp is staying at FC Schalke 04! The 19-year-old's contract will now run until 30th June 2025. Topp joined the club’s academy from Werder Bremen’s youth setup two and a half years ago.

Team

Dominick Drexler and Yusuf Kabadayi ruled out for the rest of 2023

FC Schalke 04 will be without Dominick Drexler and Yusuf Kabadayi for the remaining three games in 2023.

Team

Assan Ouédraogo suffers a torn syndesmosis ligament

An MRI scan on Monday (20/11) showed that Assan Ouédraogo has torn a syndesmosis ligament in his right foot. The 17-year-old will therefore definitely miss the remaining four games of the year. A decision on when Ouédraogo can return will first be made in January 2024.

Team

Assan Ouédraogo to return home early from the U-17 World Cup

Midfielder Assan Ouédraogo will depart the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia early and return to Gelsenkirchen on Sunday (19/11). After detailed examinations by the DFB’s medical team, he had more scans on Thursday afternoon (16/11) in Indonesia and they showed he had suffered an ankle injury.

Team

Dominick Drexler signs a new contract at FC Schalke 04

Experienced midfielder Dominick Drexler has signed a new contract at FC Schalke 04. His new deal will now run until 30th June 2025, with the option for a further extension included.

Team

Christoph Kresse appointed new chief scout of FC Schalke 04

The vacant position of chief scout at FC Schalke 04 has now been filled with the appointment of Christoph Kresse, effective from 1st November. Kresse will take on the overall responsibility for the club’s scouting department, and will play a big role in the upcoming winter transfer window.

Team

Tim Smolders appointed assistant coach at FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 have announced the appointment of Tim Smolders as assistant to Karel Geraerts, one day after the new head coach took up his new position at the club. The Belgians already worked together successfully at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Team