It has been indicated for days that FC Schalke 04 will bring Timo Becker von Holstein Kiel back to Gelsenkirchen in summer. The second division team officially made the defensive all -rounder on Monday. The defender signed at the Berger Feld until 2029.
Since the 28-year-old’s contract expires in the storks, Becker returns to the S04 free of charge. “Then playing on Schalke from summer is something special. Those responsible showed me very well what our common path will look like in the coming years,” the Kiel co-captain is quoted in a message from the club.
First of all, however, he concentrates fully on the league with the promoted, said Becker: “I think it is important to disclose my decision for everyone and to focus on relegation with Holstein”. In 2022 the second division champion from 2022 was switched to the fjord.
FC Schalke 04 gets “leading player”
“Timo has developed very well in recent years and has matured into a leading player in the Bundesliga in Kiel. His way of playing is characterized by speed, intensity and passion. We all know what it means to wear the S04 jersey again in the future and play an important role in our team,” says Youri Mulder about the newcomer.
The Becker deal is a real coup for the miners, not just from a sporting point of view. Born in Hertener, played in his own offspring, is a glowing S04 supporter. At the beginning of 2022 he still turned his back on his heart’s club, first kicked for half a year on a loan at Hansa Rostock and switched to Holstein Kiel for 250,000 euros in the summer.
A double-digit number of professionals is likely to be the table 13. Leave the 2nd Bundesliga, in addition to Becker, numerous other new additions will (must) find their way to the S04. According to “Sky”, André Hoffmann from Fortuna Düsseldorf is also an issue in the Ruhrpott.