Overview

• Youri Mulder has officially been confirmed as FC Schalke 04's permanent Sportdirektor with a contract running until 2027.
• Mulder transitions from an interim role to a permanent position, ending speculation about his return to the supervisory board.
• Incoming Vorstand Sport Frank Baumann, who begins his role on June 1, emphasized Mulder’s importance to Schalke’s leadership and praised his efforts to professionalize the performance center.
• Mulder’s primary focus will be leading and further developing Schalke’s performance center, aiming to improve processes and on-field results.
• Acknowledging a disappointing season, Mulder committed to driving changes to restore Schalke’s competitiveness and satisfy the club’s fans.