FC Schalke 04 promotes Max Lüftl to Director of Scouting and Transfers. The 31-year-old takes on the new role and reports directly to the board.

What does the promotion mean for FC Schalke 04?

The promotion of Max Lüftl is an important step for the club to improve cooperation at the business office.

Why is the promotion important for the club?

The promotion of Max Lüftl shows that the club is on the right track to be successful in the long term.

What are the club's goals?

The club's goal is to be competitive in the Bundesliga in the long term and create value. | Position | Name | Age | | --- | --- | --- | | Director of Scouting and Transfers | Max Lüftl | 31 | FC Schalke 04 wants to bundle competencies with the promotion of Max Lüftl and link the scouting for the professional team more closely with the work of the Knappenschmiede.

How does the board react to the promotion?

Sporting director Frank Baumann justifies the step: 'Max had a very good start at Schalke with the winter transfer window, and also in the summer preparation, he has proven why we have given him our trust.'