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Schalke Criticizes QPR After Last-Minute Collapse of Ba Transfer

Schalke now bears Ba’s wage as it seeks alternative buyers following QPR’s last-minute withdrawal over reported medical concerns.

Kein Wechsel zu QPR: Pape Meïssa Ba
Schalkes Stürmer Pape Meïssa Ba hat den Medizincheck bei den Queens Park Rangers nicht bestanden.
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Overview

  • The proposed summer move of striker Pape Meïssa Ba to Queens Park Rangers collapsed overnight, leaving him back on Schalke’s roster.
  • QPR reportedly flagged two abnormalities in a London medical as grounds for renegotiations before ultimately pulling out of the agreement.
  • Sporting director Frank Baumann publicly rebuked QPR for unexplained delays and reversing terms after twice agreeing on the deal.
  • Ba is set to rejoin Schalke training immediately as the club forfeits an anticipated €450,000–€500,000 transfer fee and continues to pay his salary.
  • Schalke is exploring fresh exit options, including interest from Turkey, and may consider contract termination with a severance payment if no buyer emerges.