FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04

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FC Schalke 04, a privately owned entity headquartered in Germany, founded in 1904, employs approximately 240 individuals, and reported $170.6M in revenue as of 2025. The company functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer and specializes in spectator sports, operating as a professional German football and multi-sports club.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1904

Headcount

237

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

FC Schalke 04 expects 21-year-old talent Vitalie Becker to sign a new long-term contract, preventing him from potentially leaving as a free agent when his current deal expires in 2027. Previously, on July 29, the club reached a full agreement with 40-year-old Bosnian forward Edin Džeko for a contract extension, pending a medical check and formal signing. This followed the July 28 agreement between Schalke and Napoli for a loan deal involving 26-year-old Danish winger Jesper Lindstrøm, which includes a potential purchase option and materialized after initial discussions had stalled. On July 22, centre-back Maximilian Wöber joined FC Schalke 04, bringing experience from over 170 top-flight games, including stints at Mönchengladbach and Bremen. Earlier, on July 21, coach Miron Muslic stated that the upcoming training camp would be an intense period for the team, featuring two challenging friendly matches after an eight-week break and three weeks of training.

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FC Schalke 04 offers 4 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. FC Schalke 04's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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Aug

11th

2026

06:54

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Schalke and Vitalie Becker set to agree new contract

The 21-year-old was at risk of letting his current deal expire in 2027 and thus leave the Royal Blues as a free agent. FC Schalke 04 talent Vitalie Becker is expected to remain with the newly promoted Bundesliga club for the long-term.

Jul

29th

2026

04:19

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Schalke and Džeko reach agreement on contract extension

The 40-year-old Bosnian will undergo a medical check and likely sign new contract at the start of next week. According to Sky Germany, both FC Schalke 04 and Edin Džeko have reached a full agreement over a contract extension.

Jul

28th

2026

16:01

Schalke and Napoli reach agreement over Jesper Lindstrøm loan

The 26-year-old Danish winger is set to join the Gelsenkirchen club on loan, with talk of a potential purchase option included. After a momentary breakdown in discussions over recent weeks, Jesper Lindstrøm finally seems to be on his way to FC Schalke 04.

Jul

22nd

2026

12:33

Centre-back Maximilian Wöber joins FC Schalke 04

“Maximilian Wöber joins us with the experience of more than 170 top-flight games, and his time in Mönchengladbach and Bremen means he is already familiar with the Bundesliga. We are convinced that he will be able to rediscover his best form with us.

Jul

21st

2026

05:17

Miron Muslic: It will be an intense period for the team

Miron Muslic on… …the intensity of the training camp: The days will be intense for us. We have two friendlies coming up, which won’t be easy after having not played for eight weeks and having only been training for three weeks now.

Jul

17th

2026

10:15

Robin Gosens returns to the Bundesliga with FC Schalke 04

As the Knappen return to the Bundesliga in 2026/27, they’ll have somebody in their ranks making his own homecoming. FC Schalke 04 have signed 24-cap Germany international Robin Gosens on an initial loan deal from ACF Fiorentina.

Jun

18th

2026

09:57

Schalke in talks with Brighton's Brazilian centre-half Igor

The 28-year-old central defender is in talks with the Royal Blues regarding a move to the Bundesliga. Sky Germany are reporting that FC Schalke 04 are interested in pursuing Brighton & Hove Albion's Igor Julio. The English media first picked up on the story – now the Royal Blues have already made contact with the centre-half.

Jun

11th

2026

11:01

Attacker Junior Adamu joins FC Schalke 04

“In Junior, we’re strengthening the squad with a player who fits the demands of the way we want to play. He works hard off the ball and gives his teammates an option with quick runs in behind.

Jun

9th

2026

09:41

Official: Loris Karius pens new deal at FC Schalke 04

The goalkeeper, who first joined Schalke in 2025, had extended his contract through to 2028. FC Schalke 04 has officially confirmed that they have extended the contract of Loris Karius ahead of schedule. Karius, who was a key player for Schalke during their promotion to the Bundesliga, sees his new deal run until 30 June, 2028.

Jun

9th

2026

03:36

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

FC Schalke 04 welcomes Blåkläder as its new sleeve partner

Royal Blue has always stood for dedication, solidarity, responsibility, and down-to-earthness. This is where the connection to Blåkläder – pronounced roughly “Blo-kleh-der” – lies: robust quality, safety, and durability for people who get the job done.

May

21st

2026

04:56

Schalke 04 to play friendly in Kassel on 1st August

Quickfire double condemns S04 to friendly defeat in Schweinfurt To mark the 90th anniversary of the Sachs-Stadion, 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 hosted FC Schalke 04 for a friendly on Thursday evening (26/3). In the end, the third-tier side ran out 2-0 winners thanks to two quick goals just after the break.

May

20th

2026

05:35

Dejan Ljubičić: A double title win that will stay with me forever

Dejan, congratulations on winning the 2. Bundesliga title with FC Schalke 04. It’s now your second in a row. Would you call yourself a promotion specialist? I’m very happy to have won promotion and the title again, this time with a great club like Schalke.

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