Up to 16 individuals associated with the sporting event may depart. - Schalke nears massive changes
Simon Terodde (36) and Danny Latza (34), both sent off in Schalke's 2-1 victory against Rostock, and the legendary Gerald Asamoah (45) may not be the only ones exiting this crisis-stricken club.
With a disastrous season behind them, everything is under scrutiny, including Schalke's status as an attractive destination.
16 players and staff members might be on their way out: Schalke is on the verge of a massive reshuffle!
Potential Departures:
Top prospect Assan Ouédraogo (18) and Thomas Ouwejan (27), whose contract is ending, may consider seeking fresh pastures. Bringing back Ouédraogo, a U17 world-champion, could be overly optimistic.
Issues with Problem Pros:
Players like Dominick Drexler (33) and Timo Baumgartl (28), who were demoted to the U23s, might strain the dressing room atmosphere. While their Royal Blue contracts run until 2025, they are potential severance pay candidates.
Unnecessary Additions:
Cedric Brunner (30) and Blendi Idrizi (26), who also saw their contracts expire, likely won't be retained. Acquiring Kabadayi (20) and Churlinov (23), loan players with buyout clauses of €800K and €2.5M respectively, may not be worth the investment given their tight budget.
Staff Reshuffle:
Simon Henzler (47), a goalkeeping coach with an expiring work contract, and head scout Christoph Kresse (32) will reportedly not join the exodus. However, ex-sporting director André Hechelmann (39), who hired them, no longer holds a position in the squad's planning under Ben Manga (50).
Staff Leaves:
Pia Lisa Kienel, the head of sports communication, is relocating to Nuremberg. Meanwhile, former sporting director Peter Knäbel (57) will finally be taken off the payroll when his consultancy contract ends on June 30.
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Source: symclub.org
