Mauro Zalazar moves to FC Schalke 04

Youngster Mauro Zalazar has joined FC Schalke 04 from Spanish side FC Granada. The 19-year-old midfielder has signed a contract valid until 30th June 2028 with the Knappen and will wear the number 16 shirt. Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer details undisclosed.

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“We see Mauro as a really interesting player for the coming years – Ben has known him for a while now. We’re pleased to now be able to work on his development here auf Schalke,” said sporting director Marc Wilmots on behalf of the sporting management. “Regardless of Mauro’s surname and the expectations that come with it, we want to give him the chance to develop step-by-step here at Schalke. He should – and we believe he will – write his own story.”

Regardless of Mauro’s surname and the expectations that come with it, we want to give him the chance to develop step-by-step here at Schalke. He should – and we believe he will – write his own story.

Marc Wilmots

Mauro Zalazar commented: “I’m really excited about this chance to move to Schalke. The people here explained their future plans for me over the past few months. Schalke is a special club with unbelievable fans, and I’ll give my best for them in the coming years.”

Born in Albacete, Spain, Mauro Zalazar holds both Spanish and Uruguayan citizenship. The right-footed midfielder firstly played for Albacete Balompié, Atlético Benamiel CF and Club 26 Febrero in his youth, before moving to FC Granada in 2020. He was part of the Uruguay U20 squad in July that won a renowned international youth tournament in Spain. His older brother Rodrigo played for Schalke from 2021 to 2023.

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