Schalke 04 sign Hasan Kurucay

FC Schalke 04 have strengthened their defence with the signing of Hasan Kurucay, who joins the Royal Blues on a contract running until 30th June 2027. The 27-year-old spent last season playing for Belgian top-flight side OH Leuven, having previously spent a year and a half at Eintracht Braunschweig. He will wear the number 4 shirt at Schalke.

Team

7/29/2025

Moussa Sylla: We have to be ready next week

In the friendly against Sevilla on Saturday (26/7), Schalke’s Moussa Sylla hammered home a powerful spot kick to halve the deficit to 2-1. Despite the eventual 4-2 defeat to the Spanish side, he was satisfied with the performance and with the five weeks of pre-season. Looking forward to the start of 2. Bundesliga action, the striker seemed just as determined as he was from 12 yards.

Friendly

7/27/2025

Miron Muslic: We shouldn’t measure ourselves against Sevilla

Miron Muslic experienced his first moments at the VELTINS-Arena in a special friendly match on Schalke Day (26/7). Afterwards, he looked back on the game, the completed pre-season and the Royal Blues’ mentality.

Friendly

7/27/2025

Sylla and Zalazar on the scoresheet in six-goal final pre-season friendly against Sevilla

FC Schalke 04, wearing their new home kit on Schalke Day 2025, were beaten 4-2 by Spanish top-flight side Sevilla in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday (26/7). Moussa Sylla and Mauro Zalazar both scored in the second half for the Royal Blues.

Friendly

7/26/2025

Kenan Karaman: I’m now back in full training

One player that got a particularly loud cheer during the official presentation of the team at Schalke Day 2025 was Kenan Karaman. The S04 captain was impressed with how many fans turned up on Saturday (26/7). “After the past few weeks, where I haven’t been able to train with the team due to my injury, it feels great to receive such a warm welcome from the fans,” said Karaman. “The fact that so many fans came to Schalke Day again was amazing.”

Inside

7/26/2025

Miron Muslic: I only know what to expect from pictures and videos

FC Schalke 04’s first league game of the new season against Hertha BSC next week (1/8) is edging ever closer. The Royal Blues’ final pre-season friendly before the clash with the Berliners is part of Schalke Day 2025. More than 42,000 fans have already bought a ticket for the game against the record Europa League winners Sevilla on Saturday (26/7) at the VELTINS-Arena (17:00 CEST).

Friendly

7/25/2025

Steve Noode joins Union Titus Pétange on loan

Young defender Steve Noode has agreed another loan move away from FC Schalke 04. He will spend the 2025/26 season with Union Titus Pétange in Luxembourg’s top flight to gain more match experience in Europe. Sidney Sam, FC Schalke 04’s loan manager, will keep a close eye on Noode during his time away from the club.

Team

7/24/2025

Timo Becker and Nikola Katic named as Kenan Karaman’s vice-captains

Head coach Miron Muslic confirmed that Timo Becker and Nikola Katic will be the club’s vice-captains this season, naming them as Kenan Karaman’s understudies.

Team

7/24/2025

S04, 11teamsports and adidas present new home kit

The new FC Schalke 04 home kit, developed in collaboration with 11teamsports and adidas, embodies all the values that define the Royal Blues: loyalty, tradition, a bold spirit of renewal, and the strong bond between the club and its fans. The new kit will first be worn during the friendly against Sevilla on Saturday (26/07) at the VELTINS-Arena as part of Schalke Day 2025.

Inside

7/22/2025

Good news for Justin Heekeren as Sevilla preparation begins

FC Schalke 04 will kick off their fifth week of pre-season training on Tuesday (22/07) with an open session. A handful of players will need to ease into the week’s action, while two will join the U23 squad for the time being.

Team

7/22/2025

Mertcan Ayhan signs long-term contract

Young defender Mertcan Ayhan has extended his contract with FC Schalke 04 until 30th June 2028 – with no release clause included. Both parties will also have the option of extending the contract by a further season. The 18-year-old has been part of the first team for pre-season and has featured in multiple friendlies, including the full 90 minutes against Dutch side FC Twente in a goalless draw last Saturday (19/7).

Team

7/21/2025

Youri Mulder: When the opposition say something like that, we’ve done a lot right

04 weeks of pre-season are done, with less than two weeks left until the first competitive fixture of the 2025/26 campaign against Hertha BSC. By the time that the game against the Berlin club at the VELTINS-Arena kicks off at 20:30 CEST on Friday, August 1st, the Royal Blues will have eight friendlies under their belt. Seven games have already been played, with only a fixture against Sevilla FC at 17:00 CEST on Saturday (26/7) to round off Schalke Day remaining.

Interview

7/21/2025

Miron Muslic: We can take more valuable insights away with us

The Royal Blues ended their final double matchweek of pre-season on Sunday (20/7) with a 3-0 away win over Rot Weiss Ahlen. After the final whistle, both head coaches spoke about the anniversary game at the Wersestadion. Director of professional football Youri Mulder and Taylan Bulut also offered their thoughts on the performance.

Friendly

7/20/2025

Early goals in both halves: Schalke defeat Rot Weiss Ahlen 3-0

On Sunday (20/7), the Royal Blues emerged victorious in their friendly against Oberliga outfit Rot Weiss Ahlen (3-0). The three goals were all scored by different players. Over the course of the game, however, two Schalke players were forced off with injury.

Friendly

7/20/2025

Loris Karius: It felt good to be back

On Saturday (19/7), Loris Karius kept a clean sheet on his return in goal for the Royal Blues. The ‘keeper played the first 45 minutes of the goalless draw against FC Twente. “It felt good to be back between the sticks,” said Karius, who suffered a calf injury in the game away against Fürth 111 days ago.

Friendly

7/19/2025

Goalless draw against FC Twente in new third kit

FC Schalke 04’s first outing in the new orange third kit ended goalless against FC Twente on Saturday afternoon (19/7). Goalkeeper Loris Karius made his return to action in front of 4,999 fans at the Parkstadion.

Friendly

7/19/2025

Miron Muslic: Both games are of great importance

FC Schalke 04 will wrap up their fourth week of pre-season with two friendlies in the space of 24 hours this weekend. On Saturday (19/07), the Royal Blues will face Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente at the Parkstadion, before travelling to face Westphalian Oberliga club Rot Weiss Ahlen at the Wersestadion the following day. Both matches will kick off at 14:00 CEST.

Friendly

7/18/2025

Steffi Jones appointed to FC Schalke 04 supervisory board

Steffi Jones has been co-opted onto the FC Schalke 04 supervisory board for a term of two years. The former Germany international and national team coach succeeds Youri Mulder, who has taken up the role of director of professional football at the club. Jones becomes the first woman ever to hold a seat on Schalke’s supervisory board. Her co-optation has already been formally approved by the electoral committee, in accordance with the club statutes.

Inside

7/16/2025

S04 back in Gelsenkirchen to continue pre-season preparations

The Royal Blues started training on Wednesday morning (16/7) ahead of their two friendlies this coming weekend. Miron Muslic’s team arrived back in Gelsenkirchen on Monday (14/7) following their training camp in Austria. They will take on FC Twente this Saturday (19/7) and Rot Weiss Ahlen away from home the following day (20/7).

Team

7/16/2025

New S04 third kit out now

Bold, bright and ready to stand out! Schalke 04 are embracing bold colours for the 2025/26 season with the launch of the brand-new third kit in collaboration with 11teamsports and adidas. The jersey draws inspiration from the legendary early 2000s designs while making a confident, modern statement on the road. The shirt will first be worn by the team in front of the Schalke fans on Saturday (19/7) when the Royal Blues take on their friends from FC Twente in a pre-season friendly at the Parkstadion.

Inside

7/16/2025