In the 2021/2022 promotion season, Victor Pálsson was one of the pillars of FC Schalke in defensive midfield. Arriving as a new signing, the Icelander quickly earned a regular place in the Royal Blues and captained the team several times. Now he could move on again after a year.
The travel-loving Pálsson, who has played in eight different countries during his professional career, was recently linked with a move to Washington DC United in Major League Soccer. The 31-year-old played in the US elite league ten years ago when he was under contract with Red Bull New York for a year.
Washington DC officially announced the appointment of former world-class forward Wayne Rooney as its new head coach on Tuesday.
According to a “sky“report, FC Schalke still has to weigh up Pálsson’s personnel very carefully. On the one hand, the 29-time national player impressed with commitment and defensive flexibility, and could also be used as a central defender in the coming season. According to the report, Schalke’s new head coach Frank Kramer should be a big fan of the Reykjavik native.
Pálsson can probably also imagine an extension at FC Schalke
On the other hand, the club from the Ruhr area is dependent on transfer income and can use every other source of income all too well with its immense debt start. In addition, Pálsson only has one contract with Schalke until 2023, so it would only bring in transfer proceeds this year.
According to information from the broadcaster, the midfielder does not want to leave Gelsenkirchen at all and, as one of the heroes of the past season, would also consider an early contract extension with the Knappen.
Whatever the outcome of the matter: FC Schalke and Victor Pálsson still need clarification this summer.