Overview
- Schalke confirmed Leonard’s arrival on a deal running until 2030 after he left Western United.
- He joins on a free because Western United had its A-League licence revoked, which allowed Schalke to register him after the transfer window closed.
- Director of professional football Youri Mulder emphasized that Leonard is a perspective player who will be given time to acclimatize in Europe, likely starting with the U23s.
- The teenager attended Schalke’s loss to Holstein Kiel over the weekend and took part in his first team training on Tuesday, receiving a warm welcome from teammates.
- The licence decision is under appeal according to reports, but Western United’s player contracts were terminated, leaving Leonard clubless before the move.