Overview

• Domenico Tedesco, former Schalke coach, has officially declined the club's offer to return, citing reluctance to join a team in the 2. Bundesliga.
• Schalke remains in contact with ex-player Raúl, who has expressed interest in coaching but only starting during a summer break, not mid-season.
• Lukas Kwasniok, another potential candidate, reportedly prefers a Bundesliga role over coaching Schalke in the second division.
• Current coach Kees van Wonderen's position is increasingly uncertain, with reports suggesting the club's new sports management under Frank Baumann may seek a replacement.
• Schalke's leadership is navigating a pivotal period of strategic and managerial reorientation to rekindle success and stabilize the team in the 2. Bundesliga.