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Bryan Lasme: I knew this moment would come again

S04 defeated NAC Breda 2-1 on Wednesday (4/9) in a friendly during the ongoing international break. Head coach Karel Geraerts and goalscorer Bryan Lasme were satisfied with the team’s work.

Friendly

Sep 5, 2024

Saturday night fixtures against Hertha BSC and Hamburger SV

The DFL confirmed more exact dates and times on Thursday (5/9). FC Schalke 04 will play two games on a Friday, once on a Sunday and four times on a Saturday – including two matches at the primetime slot – from matchday 8 to 14.

2. Bundesliga

Sep 5, 2024

Schalke to play Augsburg on a Tuesday evening in the DFB-Pokal

The DFB scheduled the 16 second-round ties for the DFB-Pokal on Thursday morning (5/9). FC Schalke 04 will play away at FC Augsburg on Tuesday, 29th October at 18:00 CEST.

DFB-Pokal

Sep 5, 2024

Lasme scores on his comeback in 2-1 win over NAC Breda

S04 beat Dutch side NAC Breda 2-1 in a friendly on Wednesday evening (4/9) at the Parkstadion. Bryan Lasme capped his return from injury with the winning goal after Martin Wasinski had equalised for the Royal Blues.

Friendly

Sep 4, 2024

Taylan Bulut called up to Germany U19s to face Italy and England

Defender Taylan Bulut has been called up to the Germany U19s squad for the upcoming international break. Moussa Sylla has decided to remain at Schalke and will not be joining up with the Mali national team.

Internationals

Sep 3, 2024

Soichiro Kozuki joins TSV 1860 München

Soichiro Kozuki has completed an immediate move to TSV 1860 München. With the transfer window still open in the 3. Liga, FC Schalke 04 agreed a deal for the 23-year-old to join Munich’s Lions. The transfer fee is undisclosed. Kozuki had spent the second half of last season on loan at Polish top-flight club Gornik Zabrze.

Team

Sep 3, 2024

Sylla and Cissé missing from training after Köln match

Following Sunday’s home game against 1. FC Köln, S04 trained for the first time during the international break on Monday (2/9).

Team

Sep 2, 2024

S04 travel to face FC Augsburg in second round of DFB-Pokal

FC Schalke 04 have been drawn away against FC Augsburg in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. The draw took place on Sunday (1/9) at the German Football Museum. The second round of matches will take place on 29th and 30th October 2024.

DFB-Pokal

Sep 1, 2024

Kenan Karaman: We were too naïve

FC Schalke 04 lost 3-1 to 1. FC Köln on Sunday (1/9) in a game where both sides had good chances. We’ve gathered the most important quotes from head coaches Karel Geraerts and Gerhard Struber, as well as S04 captain Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg.

2. Bundesliga

Sep 1, 2024

Schalke fall to 3-1 defeat against Köln

Despite a myriad of chances, FC Schalke 04 were put to the sword by 1. FC Köln, losing 3-1 at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (1/9).

2. Bundesliga

Sep 1, 2024

Karel Geraerts: It’s going to be an intense affair

FC Schalke 04 are finally back at home. After four weeks on the road, the Royal Blues will host 1. FC Köln at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (13:30 CEST).

2. Bundesliga

Aug 30, 2024

Shakhtar Donetsk to host Bayern München at the VELTINS-Arena

Thursday’s Champions League draw, which took place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, saw Shakhtar Donetsk’s opponents be decided. Alongside Bayern München, the Ukrainian champions will host last season’s Europa League winners Atalanta, Swiss champions Young Boys, and French side Stade Brest at the VELTINS-Arena.

Inside

Aug 30, 2024

S04 and Timo Baumgartl agree to dissolve contract

FC Schalke 04 and Timo Baumgartl have agreed to immediately dissolve the centre-back’s contract at the club, which was due to run until 2025. Both sides have agreed to keep the details of the agreement undisclosed.

Team

Aug 29, 2024

Duo working individually, Bayindir absent from training

The Royal Blues have begun preparations for Sunday’s home game against 1. FC Köln (1/9, 13:30 CEST). Here is the latest update from the training ground.

Team

Aug 28, 2024

Christopher Antwi-Adjei: It’s good that Kenan was stood in the right spot

New arrival Christopher Antwi-Adjei combined perfectly with captain Kenan Karaman for the equaliser on Sunday (25/8), earning a 2-2 draw and therefore a point in Magdeburg.

2. Bundesliga

Aug 27, 2024

Karel Geraerts on comebacks, character and successful debuts

Head coach Karel Geraerts and his Schalke squad were out on the training pitch for their first session of the week on Monday morning (26/8), less than 24 hours after the tense 2-2 draw against 1. FC Magdeburg. The Belgian also spoke about analysis and the team’s position after three 2. Bundesliga matches.

2. Bundesliga

Aug 26, 2024

Marc Wilmots: We have planned for many years ahead

FC Schalke 04 have announced four new signings in just the last few days, with Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Ilyes Hamache, Steve Noode and Mauro Zalazar all coming through the door. Marc Wilmots reported that the club are no longer planning to bring anyone else in, however changes to the squad could still be possible up until the transfer window’s conclusion on Friday (30/8).

Inside

Aug 26, 2024

S04 to face NAC Breda in a friendly at the Parkstadion

FC Schalke 04 have arranged a friendly match to be played during the first international break of the season. On Wednesday, 4th September, head coach Karel Geraerts’ side will take on NAC Breda at the Parkstadion. Kick-off is at 18:00 CEST.

Friendly

Aug 26, 2024

Henning Matriciani joins Waldhof Mannheim on loan

Henning Matriciani has moved to third-division side SV Waldhof Mannheim on a season-long loan in order to get some match practice. The clubs have agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

Team

Aug 26, 2024

Duo return to team training

Less than 24 hours after the 2-2 draw with 1. FC Magdeburg, preparations for the home clash with 1. FC Köln next Sunday (01/9, 13:30 CEST) began in Gelsenkirchen on Monday morning (26/8).

Team

Aug 26, 2024