Robin Gosens Joins Schalke 04 on Loan from Fiorentina
German international left-back Robin Gosens, 32, is returning to his boyhood club Schalke 04 on a one-year loan from Fiorentina with a mandatory buyout clause (€1.5-2.5 million) triggered by appearances and Bundesliga survival. Gosens took a significant pay cut (€1.3 million annual salary vs. €3.8 million in Italy) to fulfill his dream. He arrived in Gelsenkirchen for a medical and will join Schalke’s training camp in Austria.
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Robin Gosens Officially Signs for Schalke 04 on Loan with Purchase Obligation
FC Schalke 04 has officially signed German international defender Robin Gosens (32) on a one-year loan from Fiorentina, with a purchase obligation of approximately €1.5 million contingent on Schalke avoiding relegation and Gosens meeting appearance thresholds. Gosens, a self-proclaimed Schalke fan who nearly joined the club in 2019, will earn just over €100,000 per month (€1.3 million annually), placing him in the club's top salary tier alongside Loris Karius and Kenan Karaman. Fiorentina will supplement his salary, as Gosens reportedly forgoes higher earnings in Italy (€1.8 million net, ~€3.8 million gross in Germany). The left-back, who will wear number 8, arrived in Gelsenkirchen with his family on a private jet from Florence, passed medical examinations, and signed his contract on Friday. Schalke's Director of Professional Football Youri Mulder praised Gosens as a 'real leader' and 'identifying figure' for the club. Gosens will join his new teammates at training camp in Austria.
Robin Gosens Signs for Schalke 04, Brings Children to Contract Signing
FC Schalke 04 has officially signed German international Robin Gosens (32) on a one-year loan from Fiorentina, with a purchase obligation of €1.5 million contingent on Schalke avoiding relegation and Gosens making sufficient appearances. The left-back, a lifelong Schalke fan, arrived at the signing with his family and children on Friday. He will earn approximately €1.3 million per year (over €100,000 monthly), placing him in Schalke's top salary tier alongside Loris Karius and Kenan Karaman. Gosens reportedly took a pay cut from his €3.8 million gross salary in Italy to fulfill his dream of playing for Schalke, a transfer that was blocked by Atalanta in 2019. He will join the team's training camp in Austria.
Robin Gosens Joins Schalke 04 on Loan with Purchase Obligation
FC Schalke 04 has officially signed German left-back Robin Gosens (32) on a one-year loan from Fiorentina, with a purchase obligation of around €1.5 million if Schalke avoids relegation and Gosens meets appearance thresholds. The 24-time German international, a lifelong Schalke fan, arrived in Gelsenkirchen on a private jet from Florence on Thursday, passed medical exams, and signed the contract on Friday with his family and agent present. Gosens will earn approximately €100,000 per month (€1.3 million annually), placing him in Schalke's top player salary category, though he took a pay cut from his reported €1.8 million net salary in Italy. The transfer fulfills a long-held dream for Gosens, who previously missed a move to Schalke in 2019 due to Atalanta's refusal. He will join his new teammates at the training camp in Austria.
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BILD Reveals 4 Secrets About Schalke's New Signing Robin Gosens
BILD Sport reports that Robin Gosens (32) has arrived in Gelsenkirchen for his transfer to FC Schalke 04, landing by private jet from Florence with his family on July 16, 2026. The article reveals four secrets about the left-back: his middle name Everardus (meaning 'brave'), his Dutch heritage (father is Dutch, he was courted by Ronald Koeman but chose Germany under Jogi Löw), his failed police application due to different leg lengths, and his psychology studies and podcast work. Gosens made his Germany debut in 2020 but last played for the national team in June 2025. The transfer is expected to be finalized after intensive medical tests.
Robin Gosens Arrives in Gelsenkirchen to Join Schalke on Loan
Robin Gosens, the 32-year-old German international left-back, has arrived in the Ruhr region to join FC Schalke. He landed at 11:34 AM on a private Pilatus PC-12 NGX from Florence, accompanied by his wife, children, and dog. Gosens will undergo a medical check in Gelsenkirchen, which may extend until Friday due to intensive tests. If cleared, he will sign a one-year loan deal from Fiorentina. Schalke has an option to buy him for approximately €1.5 million if he helps the club avoid relegation with sufficient appearances. Gosens will earn just over €100,000 per month (around €1.3 million annually), placing him among Schalke's top earners alongside Loris Karius and Kenan Karaman. Fiorentina will supplement his salary. Gosens is expected to join the team at their training camp in Neustift, Austria, and could debut in a friendly against Erzgebirge Aue. A lifelong Schalke fan, Gosens is fulfilling a personal dream.
Robin Gosens to Join Schalke 04 on Loan with Mandatory Buy Clause, Taking Significant Pay Cut
German media Bild reports that Robin Gosens (32) is set to join Schalke 04 from Fiorentina on a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause of around €1.5 million, triggered by appearances and Bundesliga survival. Gosens will earn an annual salary of approximately €1.3 million at Schalke, a significant reduction from his €3.8 million pre-tax salary in Italy (€1.8 million net). Fiorentina will provide some salary compensation. The lifelong Schalke fan, a 24-time German international, previously saw his career flourish at Atalanta, Inter Milan, Union Berlin, and Fiorentina while Schalke suffered two relegations. Schalke had attempted to sign him in 2019 but Atalanta blocked the move. Gosens is scheduled to fly to Germany for a medical on Thursday.
Robin Gosens Joins Schalke 04 on Loan with Mandatory Buyout from Fiorentina
Italian and German Sky Sports journalists report that German full-back Robin Gosens is set to leave Fiorentina and return to the Bundesliga with Schalke 04. The transfer is in its final stages and structured as a loan with a mandatory buyout clause. The deal includes a €2.5 million fee plus add-ons. Gosens, who previously played for Atalanta and Inter Milan, will bolster Schalke's defensive options as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Schalke 04 Close to Signing Robin Gosens
According to kicker Bundesliga, German left wing-back Robin Gosens is on the verge of a transfer to his dream club Schalke 04. The player has already reached a personal agreement with the Royal Blues, indicating that the move is in its final stages. Gosens, who has previously played for clubs like Atalanta and Inter Milan, is expected to bolster Schalke's defensive options on the left flank. The transfer is seen as a significant step for both the player, who has long admired the club, and Schalke, which is looking to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.
Schalke Monitoring Robin Gosens as Fiorentina Excludes Him from Preseason Squad
Robin Gosens is nearing a departure from Fiorentina, as the Italian club has excluded the German left-back from their preseason preparations. The 30-year-old is reportedly on the radar of his boyhood club, Schalke 04, who are closely monitoring the situation. Gosens, who joined Fiorentina from Inter Milan in 2023, has struggled for consistent playing time and appears surplus to requirements under the new coaching staff. Schalke, currently in the 2. Bundesliga, see Gosens as a potential reinforcement to bolster their defensive options. The transfer window remains open, and a move could materialize in the coming weeks.