Schalke 04 are set to welcome Germany international Robin Gosens to the club on loan, with an obligatory purchase option of €2.5 million should they remain in the Bundesliga, according to Kicker. The move will see the left-back return to German football after a two-year spell with Fiorentina.
Gosens has enjoyed a productive period in Italy, making 75 appearances for Fiorentina and contributing 12 goals and 12 assists. He has been a consistent performer for the Serie A side, featuring regularly in both league and European competitions. The 30-year-old’s arrival at Schalke comes as the club prepares for its return to the Bundesliga following promotion at the end of last season.
The transfer appears to be a particularly positive move for both parties, with Gosens having previously expressed a strong affinity for Schalke. Kicker reports that the player stated Schalke was the club that initially inspired him to play football. This pre-existing connection suggests a high level of motivation and commitment from Gosens.
Schalke will be hoping Gosens’s experience and attacking prowess can bolster their squad as they look to establish themselves back in the Bundesliga. The club has also recently secured the signing of Edin Džeko, signaling an ambitious approach to the new season. Whether Gosens’s arrival will be enough to guarantee Schalke’s top-flight status remains to be seen, but the signing represents a significant boost to their squad depth and quality.
