Marc Wilmots Archive

Marc Wilmots and Karel Geraerts leave S04 with immediate effect

After intensive conversations, the FC Schalke 04 board have decided to part ways with sporting director Marc Wilmots and head coach Karel Geraerts with immediate effect. This was shared with both of them in private conversations on Saturday (21/9). Geraerts‘ assistant Tim Smolders has also left the club.

Team

Sep 21, 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

Marc Wilmots: There are no discussions about the head coach

As FC Schalke 04 got stuck into their first training session of the week, sporting director Marc Wilmots spoke from the sidelines about the club’s current situation.

Inside

Mar 18, 2024

Marc Wilmots: We’re looking for players who are a perfect fit for Schalke

Marc Wilmots has returned to Schalke and the 54-year-old headed out to the training camp in Portugal after signing on as S04’s new sporting director in January. The Belgian was officially unveiled by chairman of the supervisory board, Axel Hefer, on Friday.

Inside

Jan 12, 2024

Marc Wilmots arrives in Albufeira: Meet the team, gather a first impression and get started

It’s been a busy few days for Marc Wilmots. The new sporting director immediately set about his work after signing a contract. On Friday (05/01), the Belgian arrived at Schalke 04’s training camp in Albufeira together with new CEO Matthias Tillmann in order to greet the players, coaches and staff and introduce himself.

Training Camp

Jan 5, 2024

Marc Wilmots appointed new sporting director of FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 have appointed Marc Wilmots as their new sporting director, as part of a restructuring of the club’s sporting management team. The 54-year-old Belgian put pen to paper on a long-term deal on Wednesday (3/1). André Hechelmann will take up the newly-created role of technical director.

S04

Jan 4, 2024