Overview
- Schalke says contracts for Moussa Sylla’s transfer were already signed when New York City FC sought to reopen talks and propose a loan with options.
- Sporting director Frank Baumann asserts Sylla is fit and vows to challenge any claim that a failed medical voided the agreement.
- NYCFC head coach Pascal Jansen declined to respond to Schalke’s accusations and said the club will now look for a new No. 9 before the MLS season begins.
- Earlier reporting indicated terms were agreed, a medical was completed, and a fee of up to €7 million was expected for the 26-year-old forward.
- Schalke says Sylla will return to training this week ahead of Saturday’s match against Dynamo Dresden, and the player posted that he is coming home.