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Schalke Loans Robin Gosens, Option Triggers Permanent Deal

7/18/2026

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FC Schalke 04 signed 32-year-old Robin Gosens on loan from ACF Fiorentina with a permanent-transfer option.
The loan triggers a permanent deal if Schalke stay in the Bundesliga season and Gosens meets a set appearance target.
Gosens will wear number 8, brings 24 German caps—including four Euro 2020 matches—and over 400 career appearances.
Sporting director Youri Mulder called him a player of quality and a true leader, saying Gosens is excited to lead.

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FC Schalke 04 signed 32-year-old Robin Gosens on loan from ACF Fiorentina with a permanent-transfer option.
The loan triggers a permanent deal if Schalke stay in the Bundesliga season and Gosens meets a set appearance target.
Gosens will wear number 8, brings 24 German caps—including four Euro 2020 matches—and over 400 career appearances.
Sporting director Youri Mulder called him a player of quality and a true leader, saying Gosens is excited to lead.