Frank Baumann

Frank Baumann on restructuring: Optimising structures to secure Schalke’s future

Schalke 04 announced changes in their sporting setup on Monday (22/9). Under the leadership of board member for sport Frank Baumann, the club has decided to review its structures and adapt them to future needs. In conversation with schalke04.de, Baumann explained the reasons behind the restructuring and its intended goals.

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Schalke 04 to streamline scouting and academy structures following review

Following the end of the summer transfer window, board member for sport Frank Baumann carried out a thorough review of his areas of responsibility. Based on his findings, the club’s board has decided to make structural adjustments to scouting, recruitment and the Knappenschmiede.

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Frank Baumann: A spine that gives us stability

Although the transfer window for incoming players in Germany closed on 1st September, FC Schalke 04 remained active last week. Martin Wasinski (loan to RFC Liège) and Pape Meïssa Ba (Widzew Łódź) both left the club. This week, the window will close in several other countries. schalke04.de took the opportunity to speak with board member for sport Frank Baumann about the key takeaways from recent months.

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Frank Baumann: We have a clear idea

FC Schalke 04 presented their new head coach Miron Muslic on Friday (20/6). Frank Baumann, who has been in his role as board member for sport for a couple of weeks now, also answered questions at the press conference, touching on the decision to hire the 42-year-old, the decisions informing the club’s squad planning and the make-up of the squad for the new season.

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Frank Baumann: Focus has to be on the everyday work

New board member for sport Frank Baumann officially began in his role on Sunday (1/6). During his presentation, he answered questions from the numerous media representatives in attendance. schalke04.de has summarised all of the 49-year-old’s key outtakes.

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Frank Baumann: I will take on responsibility

Frank Baumann will start his new role as board member for sport at the Royal Blues on 1st June. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 49-year-old talked about his new job at Schalke, conversations prior to signing his contract, his future work alongside the rest of the board and sporting management, his career so far and his to-do list before he officially begins his role.

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Frank Baumann appointed as FC Schalke 04’s new board member for sport

Experienced strategist Frank Baumann is the Royal Blues’ new board member for sport. The 49-year-old signed a long-term contract last weekend and will start his role on 1st June, taking on responsibility for the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams. The supervisory board of FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. unanimously granted Baumann the mandate for the sporting department during an extraordinary meeting on Sunday (6/4) at the Hans-Sachs-Haus, the town hall of the city of Gelsenkirchen.

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