Schalke: Knäbel announces further transfers in winter

22/23 spent 8 million so far

Sports director Peter Knäbel announced further transfers at FC Schalke 04, who were threatened with relegation, in the winter. “We will definitely upgrade,” Knäbel told the TV channel “Bild” on Sunday. “It’s our duty to strengthen the squad,” said the 56-year-old, especially with regard to the many injuries at the moment. Since four central defenders are currently absent, Schalke had already signed Timothée Kolodziejczak (31) on Friday without a contract.

In addition to the injured quartet consisting of Sepp van den Berg (20), (21), (30) and (21), who all have to take a break until the end of the year, midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar (23) will no longer be used in 2022. Together they have a total value of 12.2 million euros. The Gelsenkirchen-based company had already spent EUR 8.18 million on new signings this summer, while EUR 16.25 million were earned through sales.

After a poor start to the season, the promoted team parted ways with coach Frank Kramer last week. Initially, the Revierklub will be looked after by assistant coach Matthias Kreutzer. According to Knäbel, the new coach should be announced in the coming week. “The examination phase is in its final stages, it won’t be long.” Overall, it is important to avert an immediate relegation. “We definitely want to prevent this scenario,” emphasized Knäbel.

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