Overview

• FC Schalke 04 will part ways with head coach Kees van Wonderen and co-trainer Robert Molenaar at the end of the season, terminating their contracts early.
• The decision comes after van Wonderen's public criticism of the club's lack of support and internal unity, which prompted self-reflection from club leadership.
• Sporting director Youri Mulder acknowledged that van Wonderen was partially correct in highlighting issues of cohesion within the organization.
• Schalke has not yet initiated talks with potential candidates, but media reports speculate on Markus Anfang and former player Raúl as possible successors.
• New sporting director Frank Baumann is tasked with shaping the profile of the next head coach to align with the club's long-term goals and ensure stability.