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FC Schalke 04 v Real Madrid - Pre-Season Friendly

Cucurella sends message to Real Madrid fans after making 'long-awaited' debut

Marc Cucurella has made his long-awaited debut for Real Madrid during their pre-season victory over Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena. The Spanish defender expressed his delight after coming off the bench in the second half, insisting that his hard work over the years has finally paid off.

'Very, very, very good players' - Mourinho hails Real Madrid stars

Real Madrid completed their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena. Kylian Mbappe scored early on his first pre-season appearance before manager Jose Mourinho handed debuts to new arrivals Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande.

Dzeko extends Schalke stay after firing club back to Bundesliga

Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has signed a new contract extension with Schalke 04 that will keep him at the club beyond his 41st birthday. The Bosnian icon joined the Gelsenkirchen side in January 2026, scoring six goals in 11 appearances to propel the former German giants back to the Bundesliga for the first time since the 2022-23 campaign.

Karius & Dzeko offered new contracts after lift second-tier side to Bundesliga return

Schalke are moving to secure the futures of Loris Karius and Edin Dzeko after the experienced duo played key roles in the club's return to the Bundesliga. The goalkeeper is reportedly close to agreeing fresh terms, while the striker has been offered a new deal but will delay a decision until after his international commitments with Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Holstein Kiel v FC Schalke 04 - 2. Bundesliga

Karius expected to snub Serie A return to sign new contract with Schalke

Loris Karius is reportedly set to reject interest from Italy in order to extend his stay with Schalke following their successful Bundesliga promotion campaign. The former Liverpool goalkeeper has revitalised his career in Gelsenkirchen, emerging as a pivotal figure in the club's return to the German top flight.

FC Schalke 04 v Fortuna Düsseldorf - 2. Bundesliga

'He's not exactly young' - Schalke boss addresses Dzeko future

Edin Dzeko’s fairytale stint at Schalke has reached a crossroads as the club prepare for life back in the Bundesliga. Despite being a key figure in their successful promotion campaign, the veteran striker's residence in Gelsenkirchen beyond the summer remains a subject of intense speculation.