Schalke transfer: Sead Kolasinac returns

Schalke 04 He leaves no stone unturned to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga this season. Sunday was Christian Gross (66) introduced as a new coach. It was the third manager change in this disappointing season. But Schalke don’t want to leave things like that. The team of players is also being strengthened. Now the first commitment has been made. One can speak of a transfer hit. Why Sead Kolasinac (27) it should get Schalke out of the sporting crisis in the new year.

“We have worked hard on the return of Sead Kolasinac and we are really proud that a real Schalke boy is coming home with him,” says sporting director Jochen Schneider of the loan agreement: “Sead embodies exactly the values ​​that distinguish Schalke. 04 and those who are in combat. Staying awake are elementary: an irrepressible will and a strong character “.

The player had passed the medical check-up on New Year’s Eve and had signed the contract, as reported by Schalke in the afternoon. Its first use will be in the game against Hoffenheim on January 9. Reports that he should immediately run for captain on the field are, according to the information of this editorial team, inaccurate.

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Schalke, Arsenal and the Bosnia-Herzegovina national player had already been intensively negotiating for a few days a loan agreement that should be valid until the end of this season. It is clear that Schalke do not have to raise the salary of the 27-year-old. Kolasinac was apparently willing to give up the money to help his former club in the relegation battle. Arsenal were also very accommodating to Schalke. Londoners do not collect a loan and also pay part of the salary.

Kolasinac: Returning a matter of the heart

This is what the player says about his signing: “I am happy and proud to be able to wear the FC Schalke 04 shirt again from now on. The club is currently in a very difficult situation. In the coming weeks and months I would like to do my part to make sure we get as many points as possible. Together we will remain in the league, I am 100% convinced of that! “Kolasinac continues:” I’m also looking forward to seeing many familiar faces of the team and their environment. Contact with FC Schalke 04 has never been broken. Returning to Gelsenkirchen is a matter absolutely close to my heart. “

With that, the Schalke team has filled one of its biggest construction sites with a true first class. The Royal Blues are looking for new players for both winger positions. In addition, a center forward will be incorporated after the lack of Goncalo Paciencia.

Schalke are looking for a center forward

Kolasinac played for Gelsenkirchen from 2011 to 2017 before moving to Arsenal FC on a free transfer to England. Mainly due to his robust playing style and tireless commitment, the left-back was considered a crowd favorite at Schalke. A type of player who is sorely missed at the bottom of the table without winning this season.

In London, Kolasinac was no longer part of the permanent squad this season. He played nine competitive matches, but only one in the Premier League. The defensive specialist has a contract with Arsenal until the summer of 2022.