Schalke's Transfer Assessment: A Season of Wastefulness

Has Schalke's transfer business improved?

May 14, 2024

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Winner of the season: Marius Müller is the undisputed number 1 at Schalke

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Marc Wilmots and Ben Manga, the sporting director and squad planner at Schalke, have secured their first new signing for the upcoming season. Anton Donkor, a 26-year-old left-back, is joining the team after his release from Braunschweig, and he has signed a contract until 2027.

Here's a complete review of Schalke's transfers during a disappointing season:

Marius Müller (30) was signed for €350,000 from Lucerne. As a goalkeeper, he made six clean sheets, and proved to be a valuable backup and leader for the team. (Grade: A-)
Tomas Kalas (30) joined on a free transfer from Bristol City. No attacker seems to enjoy playing against his strong defense. (Grade: B+)
Derry Murkin (24) came in for €800,000 from Volendam. He impressed as a left-back with one goal and six assists. (Grade: A-)
Paul Seguin (29) was acquired for €750,000 from Union SG. He's gaining ground as a regular starter and is favored by coach Jens Gereerts. (Grade: B+)
Ron Schallenberg (25) cost €2 million from Paderborn. The midfielder's performance was a great return on the investment. (Grade: A)
Yusuf Kabadayi (on loan from Bayern II) provides speed on the wing with four goals. His inconsistency needs improvement. (Grade: B-)
Lino Tempelmann (25), acquired for €700,000 from Freiburg, is a reliable midfielder with one goal and one assist. (Grade: B-)
Bryan Lasme (25), who signed for free from Bielefeld, struggled with a measly four goals and two assists despite numerous opportunities. (Grade: C)
Darko Churlinov (23), on loan from Burnley, didn't make much impact with just one goal and one assist. (Grade: C-)
Brandon Soppy (21), another controversial winter transfer from Bergamo, ended up with only five appearances due to injuries. (Grade: D)
Timo Baumgartl (28) was released from PSV Eindhoven. After being suspended twice and being demoted to the U23 team, his performance this season has raised concerns. (Grade: F)

Overall, Schalke's transfer market was an interesting mix of hits and misses, but the season was largely disappointing.