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Taylan Bulut named in Germany squad for UEFA European Under-19 Championship

Right-back Taylan Bulut has been selected by Germany coach Hanno Balitsch for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Mika Khadr, who signed a professional contract at S04 valid until 2028 back in December, is on the standby list.

Internationals

Season ends with 2-1 defeat at home against Elversberg

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 2-1 by SV Elversberg on Sunday (18/5). The visitors therefore booked their place in the relegation play-off by finishing third, where they will compete against 1. FC Heidenheim for a place in the Bundesliga next season. The Royal Blues, meanwhile, ended 2024/25 in 14th place.

2. Bundesliga

Jakob Fimpel: Need to bring our qualities from training to the pitch

FC Schalke 04 will end the 2024/25 2. Bundesliga season at home against SV 07 Elversberg on Sunday (18/5, 15:30 CEST). In the lead-up to the match, interim head coach Jakob Fimpel previews the match against the league's third-placed side, who still have a chance to earn promotion.

2. Bundesliga

Schalke 04 to say farewell to seven players ahead of final game of the season

FC Schalke will be saying goodbye to a number of players ahead of their final home game of the 2024/25 season against SV Elversberg on Sunday (18/5, 15:30 CEST). Mehmet Can Aydin, Marcin Kaminski, Tobias Mohr, Michael Langer, Ralf Fährmann, Dominick Drexler and Aymen Barkok, whose contracts are all set to expire at the end of June, will all receive an official farewell from CEO Matthias Tillmann and director of professional football Youri Mulder around 50 minutes prior to kick-off at the VELTINS-Arena.

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Youri Mulder to remain as S04's director of professional football

FC Schalke 04 and Youri Mulder will continue their cooperation, with the 56-year-old taking up a permanent position as the club's director of professional football until June 2027. Mulder had previously been in the role on an interim basis since November 2024, having also been a co-opted member of the supervisory board.

Team

Amin Younes: I am my own greatest critic

Sunday’s match at home to SV Elversberg (18/5) will mark the end of a disappointing campaign for FC Schalke 04. Ahead of the clash at the VELTINS-Arena, Amin Younes looked back on the past weeks and months. The attacking player was very critical of his own displays and explained that he can completely understand the disappointment felt by the S04 supporters.

2. Bundesliga

Pre-season friendly against Rot Weiss Ahlen

FC Schalke 04 have added a further friendly to their pre-season plans, with the Royal Blues set to face Oberliga side Rot Weiss Ahlen on Sunday, 20th July.

Friendly

Three players from the U23s training with the first team

FC Schalke 04 have begun preparations for their final game of the season at home to SV Elversberg on Sunday (18/5). Yassin Ben Balla, Pierre-Michel Lasogga and Tidiane Touré, who all helped the club’s U23 side secure safety in the Regionalliga West last weekend, were all involved on Tuesday. Johannes Siebeking, a goalkeeper from the U19s, is also training with the first team again.

Team

Kenan Karaman: We need to play a lot better next week

Jakob Fimpel and Fortuna coach Daniel Thioune reflected on Saturday’s 2-0 defeat in Düsseldorf at the post-match press conference. Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg also gave their thoughts after the game.

2. Bundesliga

S04 beaten 2-0 in Düsseldorf

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-0 away against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday afternoon (10/5). Dawid Kownacki (57’) and Myron van Brederode (77’) scored in the second half to secure all three points for the hosts.

2. Bundesliga

Jakob Fimpel: Important that the lads have a lot of energy

FC Schalke 04 play away against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (10/5) at 13:00 CEST. Jakob Fimpel will be in charge of the Royal Blues at the Merkur Spiel-Arena and he has a clear aim for the game: “We are heading there to win the match.”

2. Bundesliga

Kenan Karaman: I want to lead from the front and help the team

FC Schalke 04’s captain Kenan Karaman has served his suspension for a red card and is available again for Saturday’s away game at Fortuna Düsseldorf (10/5). Ahead of the meeting with his former club, Karaman spoke to the media about topics like the club’s change of head coach and the table.

2. Bundesliga

Tidiane Touré training with the first team as preparations begin for Düsseldorf

With Jakob Fimpel in charge, FC Schalke 04 started their preparations on Monday (5/5) for the upcoming away game at Fortuna Düsseldorf. Tidiane Touré, a right-back from the U23s who recently made his first-team debut in Regensburg and signed his first professional contract valid until 30th June 2028 last week, was part of the group in training.

Team

Jakob Fimpel assumes first-team duties for the remainder of the season

After a four-match winless run, the board and the sporting management came to the decision on Friday evening (02/05) to relieve head coach Kees van Wonderen and his assistant Robert Molenaar of their duties with immediate effect. The disappointing performances in the defeats to Kaiserslautern (2-1) and Paderborn (2-0) played a key role in the decision.

Team

S04 beaten 2-0 by Paderborn

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-0 at home against SC Paderborn 07 on Friday night (2/5). Raphael Obermair opened the scoring for the visitors four minutes before the break and Marvin Mehlem quickly added a second at the start of the second half.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: We want to lay down a marker with good performances

On Friday (2/5), FC Schalke 04 welcome SC Paderborn 07 to the VELTINS-Arena for their final evening game of the season, which will kick off at 18:30 CEST. Paderborn currently sit fifth in the table, and are still in the hunt for promotion with three games to go.

2. Bundesliga

Tidiane Touré signs professional contract

FC Schalke 04 have handed full-back Tidiane Touré a professional contract. The 20-year-old, who has been a regular for the club’s U23s this season, has signed a deal valid until 30th June 2028.

Team

Kees van Wonderen: We didn’t defend well enough in some moments

S04 suffered a 2-1 defeat to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. After the game, head coach Kees van Wonderen and FCK boss Torsten Lieberknecht gave their thoughts, as did Justin Heekeren and Janik Bachmann. Here’s all the reaction from the match.

2. Bundesliga

Royal Blues beaten 2-1 by 1. FC Kaiserslautern

On Sunday (27/4), FC Schalke 04 went home empty-handed after a 2-1 defeat to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Moussa Sylla equalised after the break, but then Ragnar Ache netted the winning goal for the hosts.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: Bring that same energy

The Royal Blues are away at 1. FC Kaiserslautern this Sunday (27/04) at 13:30 CEST. The Red Devils may have had a change at the helm this week, but the seventh-placed side are still in the running for promotion. FC Schalke 04 head coach Kees van Wonderen spoke at his press conference about the challenge that awaits his side at the Betzenberg.

2. Bundesliga