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Schalke 04 complete the signing of Dejan Ljubičić

FC Schalke 04 have added international experience to their midfield with the signing of Dejan Ljubičić. The 28-year-old joins from Croatian Europa League side Dinamo Zagreb and has signed a contract at Schalke until 30th June 2028. He will wear the number 21 shirt.

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Edin Džeko: As a striker, you don’t forget how to score goals

Edin Džeko’s first appearance for Schalke was almost the perfect debut. “The only thing missing was the victory,” he explained after the final whistle. Džeko’s first goal in Royal Blue got the Knappen back in the game, before Kenan Karaman’s stoppage-time strike made it 2-2 against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

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Miron Muslic: As long as the final whistle hasn’t gone, anything can still happen

After a number of late goals, Sunday’s game (25/1) between FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern ended 2-2 at the VELTINS-Arena. Miron Muslic and Torsten Lieberknecht reflected on the result after full time, while Kenan Karaman and Zaid Tchibara also shared their thoughts.

2. Bundesliga

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Late Džeko and Karaman goals secure a point against Kaiserslautern

FC Schalke 04 looked as if they were going to lose their first home game of 2026 against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Sunday (25/1), only for Edin Džeko (87’) and Kenan Karaman (90’) to both score late on to cancel out Ivan Prtajin’s brace for the visitors (61’, 84’).

2. Bundesliga

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Miron Muslic: Take the whole stadium with us from the first kick of the ball

FC Schalke 04 are gearing up to host 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Sunday (25/1), with the VELTINS-Arena having sold out for the 13:30 CET kick-off weeks ago. “The anticipation for this game is immense,” said Miron Muslic. “Our last game at home was over 42 days ago, but it feels like a lot longer than that. We want to take the whole stadium with us from the first kick of the ball and show that Schalke are a force to be reckoned with at home this season.”

2. Bundesliga

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Edin Džeko: From the very beginning, I only wanted Schalke

Schalke’s latest signing appeared at his first press conference shortly after it was announced that he had signed for the club on Thursday afternoon (22/1). The striker surprised everyone in attendance by greeting them with a friendly “Glück auf!” and explained that his friend Sead Kolasinac had told him that it was the traditional greeting at Schalke.

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FC Schalke 04 sign Edin Džeko

FC Schalke 04 have strengthened their attacking options by signing internationally experienced striker Edin Džeko for the remaining 16 matches of the 2025/26 season.

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Preparations underway for the first home game of 2026

FC Schalke 04 trained in front of their fans on Tuesday afternoon (20/1) as they kicked off preparations for their first home game of the year on Sunday (25/1) against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

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FC Schalke 04 sign Kevin Müller on loan

FC Schalke 04 have brought in experienced goalkeeper Kevin Müller from Bundesliga side 1. FC Heidenheim until the end of the season. The move comes in response to the departure of back-up goalkeeper Justin Heekeren to RSC Anderlecht.

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Justin Heekeren moves to RSC Anderlecht

Goalkeeper Justin Heekeren has moved to Belgium to sign for top-flight side RSC Anderlecht. The 25-year-old’s contract was due to expire this summer. The two clubs have agreed that the details of the transfer will remain undisclosed.

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Loris Karius: It’s not about the table, it’s about what we demand of ourselves

Loris Karius was without doubt the man of the hour (and-a-half) as FC Schalke 04 picked up a point at the Olympiastadion on Saturday night (17/1), making a number of crucial saves to secure a clean sheet in Berlin. For the 32-year-old shot-stopper, though, his own performance against Hertha BSC took a backseat in his post-match analysis.

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Miron Muslic: A valuable point

FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC played out a goalless draw on Saturday evening (17/1) in the 2. Bundesliga. After the match at the Olympiastadion, both coaches reflected on the game, while Kenan Karaman, Hasan Kuruçay and Ron Schallenberg also shared their thoughts.

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Goalless draw away against Hertha BSC

FC Schalke 04 started the second half of their season with a 0-0 draw away at Hertha BSC on Saturday night (17/1). Loris Karius made a number of saves to prevent the hosts from claiming all three points at the Olympiastadion.

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Miron Muslic: Really looking forward to this showpiece game with more than 20,000 Schalke fans

FC Schalke 04 start the second half of their season with a trip to the capital, as Miron Muslic’s side visit Hertha BSC on Saturday evening (17/1, 20:30 CET). “We’re really looking forward to this showpiece game and the challenge of facing an opponent with big ambitions,” said the head coach.

2. Bundesliga

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All the info on the Royal Blues in one place: FC Schalke 04 launch new app

As the second half of the season gets underway, FC Schalke 04 are taking a further step towards a digital future with the launch of the club’s new app for smartphones. The app, which has been developed in collaboration with software company 9elements, offers a plethora of new features, while not only providing news from all corners of the Royal Blue universe but putting the S04 members at its heart, too.

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Kenan Karaman: Games like that stay with you

When Kenan Karaman thinks back to Schalke’s last away trip to Berlin, the captain still gets goosebumps to this day. In the 2-1 away win on matchday 25 of last season, around 25,000 S04 fans followed their team to the capital and turned the Olympiastadion into something that felt like a home game for the full 90 minutes.

2. Bundesliga

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Dylan Leonard: I’m giving everything to make sure I’m ready for that moment

Dylan Leonard played 45 minutes in Schalke’s 2-0 friendly win over VfL Osnabrück on Saturday (10/1). Afterwards, the 18-year-old Australian spoke about his first few months at the club.

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Henning Matriciani suffers anterior cruciate ligament tear

Following his substitution in Saturday’s 2-0 friendly against VfL Osnabrück (10/1), Henning Matriciani has been diagnosed with a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 25-year-old will undergo surgery next week.

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Ron Schallenberg: We had perfect conditions here

The Royal Blues kicked off the new year with a 2-0 win in a friendly against third-tier side VfL Osnabrück on Saturday (10/1). Afterwards, head coach Miron Muslic gave his assessment, while Ron Schallenberg also reflected on the game and the current phase of preparations.

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2-0 win over Osnabrück in friendly at the Parkstadion

FC Schalke 04 defeated third-division side VfL Osnabrück 2-0 on Saturday afternoon (10/1). Moussa Sylla and Amin Younes scored S04’s goals in the second half.

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