Atalanta's Sead Kolasinac cherishes reunion with former club FC Schalke
Sead Kolasinac experienced a nostalgic return to the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday, lining up for Atalanta against his former club Schalke 04 in a friendly.
Report: Highly-rated Schalke midfielder Assan Ouedraogo set to join RB Leipzig
Leipzig is prepared to activate the midfielder's €10m release clause, and Ouedraogo is expected to sign a contract extending until 2029.
The Saxony club has successfully fended off competition from Newcastle, Frankfurt, and Chelsea for the 18-year-old's signature.
Ouedraogo had always expressed a preference to remain in Germany and be loaned back to Schalke for another season.
The current plan includes Ouedraogo participating in Leipzig's pre-season training, with a decision on whether he will be loaned back to Schalke in the 2.Bundesliga to be made later in the transfer window.
Earlier in the season, Bayern Munich showed significant interest in Ouedraogo but decided against pursuing the deal due to the high total costs, especially since he wouldn't join the team immediately and they needed funds to settle former head coach Thomas Tuchel's contract.
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Edin Dzeko says he is excited to begin the new season with Schalke after helping the club earn promotion back to the Bundesliga during a successful loan spell from Fiorentina.
Robin Gosens expecting big things from Schalke this season
Veteran defender Robin Gosens believes Schalke have a squad capable of springing a few surprises in the 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign.
Edin Dzeko yet to decide future after helping Schalke to Bundesliga promotion
Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has not yet decided if he will stay with Schalke next season after helping the German club earn promotion back to the Bundesliga.