Mika Wallentowitz

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Mika Wallentowitz signs long-term contract extension

Mika Wallentowitz has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with FC Schalke 04, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 18-year-old made his first-team debut earlier this season against SV Darmstadt 98 and has played 13 games in the 2. Bundesliga this term, setting up one goal.

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World Cup qualification secured, place at the U19 European Championship sealed and debut at U21 level

Edin Džeko, Nikola Katic, Mertcan Ayhan and Mika Wallentowitz were all in action for their national teams on Tuesday (31/3). schalke04.de has rounded up how the quartet got on.

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Aouchiche makes his Algeria debut

Adil Aouchiche made his senior Algeria debut on Friday evening (27/3) as the Schalke midfielder helped celebrate a 7-0 win over Guatemala. Mika Wallentowitz was also on the winning side with Germany’s U19s in EURO qualifying on Saturday (28/3).

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Edin Džeko helps Bosnia and Herzegovina make next step to World Cup qualification

The dream of qualifying for this year’s World Cup is still very much alive for Edin Džeko and Nikola Katić. A 4-2 victory on penalties over Wales on Thursday (26/3) means that Bosnia and Herzegovina have booked their place in the qualification play-off final. The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Džeko playing a key role. The day before, Mika Wallentowitz celebrated making his debut for the Germany U19 side in a 2-2 draw with Sweden.

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Edin Džeko and Nikola Katic chasing a place at the World Cup

Five Royal Blues are away on international duty after being called up by their national teams. For Edin Džeko and Nikola Katic, the focus is on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup play-offs.