Max Wöber Leaves Leeds as Move to Schalke Is Reported
Leeds agreed to end the defender’s contract so he can chase regular minutes and German outlets say he has passed a medical in Austria ahead of a performance‑based deal with FC Schalke 04.
Overview
- Leeds United confirmed on Wednesday that Max Wöber left the club after the two parties agreed to a mutual termination of his contract.
- German outlets Sky and Sport BILD report that Wöber completed a medical in Austria and is expected to sign a performance‑based contract with FC Schalke 04, though Schalke has not yet issued an official confirmation.
- Wöber joined Leeds from RB Salzburg in January 2023, made 19 appearances in his first half‑season and played eight league games during Leeds’ 2024/25 Championship title campaign.
- Injuries limited Wöber to four appearances while on loan at Werder Bremen last season, leading Bremen not to trigger a reported €4 million purchase option and prompting further loan moves during his time at Leeds.
- If the Schalke reports prove accurate, his arrival would fill a central‑defence vacancy for the Royal Blues and is reported to reduce Schalke’s pursuit of centre‑back Felix Uduokhai from Beşiktaş, reshaping summer plans for both clubs.