Overview
- Schalke leads the 2. Bundesliga with 37 points after 17 matches, three ahead of SV Elversberg and four ahead of SV Darmstadt 98.
- Tillmann says the DFL equity rule requires annual profits and argues Schalke can meet that benchmark in the second tier.
- He states there is no immediate obligation to go up and says the club could financially endure several seasons outside the top flight.
- Schalke posted a €5.5 million group surplus for 2024/25 and still has about €110.8 million in net financial liabilities, according to recent figures.
- He credits coach Miron Muslic for transforming the team and notes improved alignment across scouting, analysis and the coaching staff.