Tidiane Touré

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The remarkable career path of Tidiane Touré

From the U23s to the senior squad: Tidiane Touré has made the most of his opportunity over the past few months and is now a permanent member of the Schalke first team. During the training camp in Neustift, the 20-year-old right-back sat down with schalke04.de to talk about his footballing journey so far and the special role the sport plays in his life. The interview also touches on his close bond with his family, advice from 2. Bundesliga legend Willi Landgraf, and preparations for the upcoming season.

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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.

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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.

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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.