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Karel Geraerts: We didn’t take our chances to go in front

On the 34th and final matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season, FC Schalke 04 fell to a 2-0 defeat against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (19/5). The head coaches of both sides, Karel Geraerts and Alexander Zorniger, spoke about the clash after the final whistle. Taylan Bulut, who made his debut for the Royal Blues’ first team, was also interviewed after the game.

2. Bundesliga

May 19, 2024

Royal Blues’ season ends in defeat

FC Schalke 04 fell to a 2-0 loss at the hands of SpVgg Greuther Fürth in their final game of the 2. Bundesliga season on Sunday (19/5). Schalke end the campaign in 10th place after goals from Branimir Hrgota and Tim Lemperle sealed the win for the hosts. 5,000 S04 fans made the trip to Fürth to cheer their side on in the final game of the season.

2. Bundesliga

May 19, 2024

Schalke 04’s release list announced at the end of the season

The challenging 2023/24 season will come to an end on Sunday (19/5) with the trip to play SpVgg Greuther Fürth. After Simon Terodde and Danny Latza bid farewell to the fans after the final home game against Hansa Rostock last weekend, more decisions have been made on the future of the squad.

Team

May 17, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We want to finish the season positively

The last game of the season on Sunday (19/5, 15:30 CEST) doesn’t carry much importance in terms of the table for SpVgg Greuther Fürth and FC Schalke 04. However, S04 head coach Karel Geraerts doesn’t want his side to give anything away. “We want to finish the season positively,” emphasised the 42-year-old ahead of the clash at the Sportpark Ronhof.

2. Bundesliga

May 17, 2024

S04’s summer training camp once again to be held in Mittersill

FC Schalke 04 will once again prepare for a new season in Mittersill. This summer will mark the eighth time that the Royal Blues travel to the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern in Austria. This year’s training camp will be held between Monday, 8th July and Sunday, 14th July 2024. The team is due to play two friendlies during this period – details will be announced on schalke04.de and on the club’s social media channels in due course.

Training Camp

May 17, 2024

Emmanuel Gyamfi signs professional contract

Emmanuel Gyamfi has signed his first professional contract at FC Schalke 04 following five years in the academy. The contract is valid until 30th June 2028.

Team

May 16, 2024

Anton Donkor signs for FC Schalke 04

Anton Donkor is Schalke’s first summer signing ahead of the 2024/25 season. The left-back has penned a contract until 2027 with the Royal Blues.

Team

May 14, 2024

Ben Manga: Scouting is all about the little things

Former Schalke president Günter Siebert was known for his knack of spotting gems. Ben Manga also fits this description, as well as being renowned for his ability to find hidden talent and up-and-coming players. He is simply an all-rounder. The new director of squad planning, scouting and the Knappenschmiede youth academy is not a fan of these buzzwords, but is making the best of them.

Inside

May 13, 2024

Simon Terodde: I will hold that in my heart

Terodde suggests that he was a little nervous in the morning. “When we were travelling to the stadium in the bus a few things were running through my mind,” said Simon Terodde describing his feelings ahead of his final home game at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (11/5) against Hansa Rostock. “Then when the clips were shown on the video screen before the game and the fans started chanting – that doesn’t leave you cold. It was very emotional today.”

2. Bundesliga

May 12, 2024

Danny Latza: I am grateful for every moment

Schalke’s captain during the 2021/22 promotion season received the armband one last time in the last few minutes of the game against Hansa Rostock. Simon Terodde handed the armband over to Danny Latza as he made his way off the pitch having been substituted. “That was really special. I’m really grateful to the coach for giving me the opportunity to get on the pitch one more time,” said Latza describing the moment shortly before the end of his final home game at the VELTINS-Arena against Hansa Rostock on Saturday (11/5).

2. Bundesliga

May 12, 2024

Karel Geraerts: A nice way to cap off an important week

S04 head coach Karel Geraerts looked back at his side’s 2-1 win over Hansa Rostock on Saturday (11/5). The Belgian was happy with the final scoreline, despite not being too impressed by the Royal Blues’ first-half display. Rostock coach Mersad Selimbegović also spoke after the game, while Thomas Ouwejan and Ibrahima Cissé were interviewed in the Mixed Zone. Read what the coaches and players had to say below.

2. Bundesliga

May 11, 2024

Three points in final home game of the season

FC Schalke 04 triumphed 2-1 over Hansa Rostock at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (11/5). Goals from Kenan Karaman (22’) and Paul Seguin (45+5’) got the Royal Blues over the line in their last home match of the season. The win sees Schalke climb to tenth place in the table, while FCH remain second-bottom.

2. Bundesliga

May 11, 2024

Karel Geraerts: That’s the magic of Schalke

Schalke 04 were able to breathe a sigh of relief after a 4-0 win in the rearranged away fixture against VfL Osnabrück 4 secured their spot in next season’s second division. The Royal Blues will now be able to play without the pressing threat of relegation as they prepare to face Hansa Rostock at home on Saturday, 11th May (13:00 CEST). Instead, now in seventeenth place and in immediate danger of sinking into the 3. Liga, Schalke’s upcoming opponents will be the ones feeling the heat this coming weekend, and will need to put up a fight against S04 if they want to stand a chance of visiting the VELTINS-Arena again next season.

2. Bundesliga

May 10, 2024

Ben Manga joins FC Schalke 04

The Royal Blues have bolstered their sporting management team with the addition of Ben Manga, who has become the new director of squad planning, scouting and the Knappenschmiede youth academy. Manga has signed a long-term contract at the club and will be responsible for Schalke’s senior and youth teams alongside sporting director Marc Wilmots with immediate effect. Both Manga and Wilmots will report directly to Schalke CEO, Matthias Tillmann.

S04

May 10, 2024

Simon Terodde to end his playing career at the end of this season – farewell on Saturday

The 2. Bundesliga’s all-time record goalscorer has announced the end of his career. Simon Terodde will hang up his boots at the end of the current season. The 36-year-old striker informed the club of his decision on Thursday (9/5).

Team

May 9, 2024

Keke Topp: It’s great that so many Schalke fans travelled to Hamburg

FC Schalke 04 showed immediately in the first few minutes of their game at the Millerntor-Stadion on Tuesday (7th May) that they were hungry to win the game and secure survival once and for all. The Royal Blues took the lead with less than two minutes on the clock. Captain Simon Terodde chested the ball down to Keke Topp, who calmly swept into the bottom left corner.

2. Bundesliga

May 8, 2024

Karel Geraerts: My players were on it from the word go

A full spectrum of emotions was on show following FC Schalke 04’s 4-0 win over VfL Osnabrück on Tuesday (7/5). The Royal Blues were feeling a great deal of relief after mathematically guaranteeing their spot in the 2. Bundesliga for next year, whereas disappointment is the overriding emotion for the Purple-Whites, whose relegation to the 3- Liga was sealed with the loss at the Millerntor-Stadion. We’ve collated all the post-match reaction here.

2. Bundesliga

May 7, 2024

Royal Blues seal survival in style

FC Schalke 04 defeated VfL Osnabrück 4-0 at the Millerntor-Stadion in Hamburg on Tuesday evening (7/5). The win means that S04’s place in next season’s 2. Bundesliga is mathematically certain. Keke Topp netted a brace, with Assan Ouédraogo and Kenan Karaman also bagging goals for Karel Geraerts’ side.

2. Bundesliga

May 7, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We don’t need any more motivation

FC Schalke 04 will be looking to make a crucial step towards staying in the 2. Bundesliga on Tuesday evening (7/5, 18:30 CEST) when they take on VfL Osnabrück under unusual circumstances. A win against the Purple-Whites’ at the Millerntor-Stadion in Hamburg would ensure that the Royal Blues remain in the division for another year.

2. Bundesliga

May 6, 2024

Statement from the board – S04 reject claims made by Osnabrück

On Friday (3/5), VfL Osnabrück’s club management released a statement claiming that the staging of the rearranged fixture in front of spectators has proved impossible due to the conduct of FC Schalke 04. The board emphatically rejects this accusation and stresses that the current situation both clubs find themselves in is a result of the actions of the game’s hosts, VfL Osnabrück.

2. Bundesliga

May 3, 2024