Mass and also class?
After the immediate resurgence, Schalke’s sports director Rouven Schröder (46) has to screw together a non-relegation squad with little money. So far he has already brought eight players. Who can be a hit? Who is at risk of a flop? BILD analyzes the transfers.
First testimonial for quick shopper Schröder!
► Probable reinforcements: goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow (30/Hertha/loan without purchase option), left winger Tobias Mohr (26/Heidenheim/1 million euros) and defensive specialist Tom Krauß (21/Leipzig/loan with obligation to buy for up to 5 million euros). euros) have basically proven their quality.
It is true that Schwolow played a weak season (51 goals conceded in 25 appearances) when he was almost relegated. But the No. 1 trust is guaranteed to strengthen the ex-Freiburger.
► Lucky bag: It is unclear what midfielder Florent Mollet (30/Montpellier/700,000 euros) can really do. His performance of the season at 13th in France (6 goals and 2 assists in 35 games) promises more continuity than creativity.
► B solution: Schröder first wanted Robert Glatzel (28/extended at HSV) and then grabbed Sebastian Polter (31/Bochum/1.5 million euros plus bonuses) and gave him a three-year contract. There are doubts as to whether he is the right partner or competitor for clipper Simon Terodde (34).
► Rather additions: The defensive jewels Leo Greiml (20/Rapid/free transfer) and Ibrahima Cissé (21/Ghent U21/free transfer) are not immediate reinforcements. Especially not the Ösi defender, who tore his cruciate ligament in October 2021.
► Bargain: Justin Heekeren (21 / RWO / 180,000 euros) is expected to have a career like Alexander Nübel (25 / loaned to Monaco from Bavaria). He should be No. 2 and push expensive goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann (33) to the stands.
Conclusion: Schröder made an exciting purchase and received the BILD grade 3+. This would not jeopardize Schalke’s transfer.
