But still found buyers

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After the burst transfer to the Queens Park Rangers and the irritations on the side of FC Schalke 04. To the allegedly medical abnormalities, the concise still found a buyer for striker Pape Meïssa BA (28). The Senegalese signed a contract until June 30, 2028 at Widzew Lodz on Friday. In Polish Ekstraklasa, the transfer window will be open until next Monday.

According to Widzew Lodz, Schalke initially does not receive a transfer, according to media reports, only performance -oriented payments could follow if BA, for example, completes a certain number of games. However, the royal blue save the six -digit annual salary of the attacker’s originally bound until 2028.

Schalke only won BA last January for 300,000 euros from the French second division club Grenoble Foot 38. The striker was used 13 times in the second half of the season and contributed two goals and templates. Its market value climbed from one million to 1.5 million euros. But BA was sorted out by new trainer Miron Muslic.

“Pape knew that he was difficult for us this season to come to the season he hoped for. After very open discussions about his perspective, we searched for a solution together and now found them. For his further path, we wish Pape all the best privately and sporty and thank him for his time on Schalke,” said Director Professional Football Youri Mulder.

BA said: “I am happy to be here (…). After I had familiarized myself with the project and looked at different materials, I decided with great enthusiasm to switch to Widzew. I would like to help the team to achieve his goals. My greatest strength is the goal shooting, but during the season you will also discover my other skills. I can hardly wait to present myself to fans.”

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