Overview
- Sport Bild, as relayed by DerWesten, reported that Miron Muslic’s deal includes a buyout clause estimated at €5–8 million and an automatic extension to 2028 if Schalke are promoted.
- Asked about the reports, Muslic said he does not read Sport Bild and would not comment, stressing full focus on Hannover 96.
- The German FA appointed Martin Petersen to referee Hannover–Schalke, under whom Schalke have recorded six defeats and two draws in eight matches.
- Nicolas Winter will serve as VAR, and Schalke previously logged two wins in matches where he handled video review.
- Schalke visit Hannover on Friday, 17 October at 18:30 after three straight wins, with DerWesten noting a victory could briefly take them top of the table.