In recent years, Leo Scienza has achieved remarkable development. The Brazilian, who once moved from the Swedish no man’s land to FC Schalke 04’s second team, has worked his way up step by step; last season he was one of the most striking offensive players in the English second division. Meanwhile, even Champions League participants and Premier League teams are said to be courting the 27-year-old, who has a strong dribbling skills. But he hasn’t forgotten his roots and has now paid a visit to his former club S04.
Leo Scienza has been back in Germany for a few days – for a good reason: the ball magician from FC Southampton said yes to his partner on Friday. The newlywed couple presented proudly showing off his wedding rings on InstagramWattenscheid was marked as the location.
But there wasn’t much time to celebrate for the noble technician, who only moved to England from 1. FC Heidenheim for nine million euros last summer.
Scienza posted a photo on social media that showed him doing fitness training with Schalke’s U23 coach Jakob Fimpel in an athletic hall near the Veltins Arena. “Nice training day in the old home,” wrote the Brazilian.
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The creative player once gained his first experience in Germany with the Knappen, but it wasn’t enough to make the jump to the professionals between 2020 and 2022. Via Magdeburg and Ulm, Scienza finally ended up in Heidenheim, where he made his breakthrough in the Bundesliga.
Returning to FC Schalke 04 is not an issue
When Southampton came knocking, the 27-year-old made his biggest move to date and signed for the relegated Premier League team. With seven goals and ten assists, he became a difference player there.
It almost even worked out with direct promotion, but the espionage affair before the playoff match against Middlesbrough cost the Saints a place in the final.
Still not a problem for Scienza: AS Roma, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Atalanta Bergamo are just four of numerous interested parties for the ex-Schalke player. A fee in the double-digit million range is being asked for – a comeback in royal blue will probably remain a dream.