Schalke Edges Karlsruhe as Contract Talks with Rising Star Taylan Bulut Progress

Schalke secures a vital 2-1 victory in the 2. Bundesliga and moves closer to extending the contract of 19-year-old defender Taylan Bulut.

Schalke 04 defeated Karlsruher SC 2-1, lifting them to 11th place in the 2. Bundesliga with 27 points, further distancing the team from relegation concerns.
Sportdirektor Youri Mulder emphasized the importance of the win but acknowledged the need for improvement in finishing offensive opportunities earlier in games.
Taylan Bulut, a 19-year-old defender and Schalke academy product, played a key role in the victory and is nearing a contract extension with the club.
While Bulut's current contract runs until 2026, Schalke aims to secure his long-term future and potentially include financial safeguards for any future transfer.
The club continues its search for a new Sportvorstand after Fredi Bobic declined the role, citing concerns over Schalke's vision, which Mulder defended as clear and forward-looking.