Overview

• Eintracht Braunschweig announced the signing of Mehmet Can Aydin from FC Schalke 04 on July 2, 2025, on a free transfer running through June 30, 2027.
• Aydin becomes the fifth ex-Schalke player at Braunschweig, joining Ron-Thorben Hoffmann, Lino Tempelmann, Sebastian Polter and Sidi Sané in the current roster.
• Sporting director Benjamin Kessel praised Aydin’s experience with Germany’s youth national teams, both Bundesliga tiers and the Turkish Süper Lig, as well as his ability to play on the right flank or in central positions.
• Aydin progressed through Schalke’s academy after joining from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2014, spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Trabzonspor and made 31 appearances with three assists for Schalke in 2024/25.
• Expressing excitement about the move, Aydin said he looks forward to reuniting with familiar teammates and soaking in the atmosphere at the Eintracht-Stadion.