FC Schalke 04 has extended the contract of midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi until summer 2030. The 23-year-old played in all 34 second-division matches and was a key player for the Royal Blues.

What does the contract extension mean for FC Schalke 04?

The contract extension is an important signal for the path of FC Schalke 04. Youri Mulder, Director of Professional Football at S04, explains: „Soufiane brings exactly the quality and mentality that we want to see in our team.“

How important was Soufiane El-Faouzi in the promotion season?

Soufiane El-Faouzi played in all 34 league games of the promotion season as a new signing from the 3rd league, 31 of which were over the full playing time. He was leading in the absolute running distance and the number of intense runs.

What does Soufiane El-Faouzi say about the contract extension himself?

Soufiane El-Faouzi himself says: „I feel very comfortable at Schalke and especially in the team. We had good conversations about my future. I'm looking forward to seeing the guys again and starting my first season in the Bundesliga.“ FC Schalke 04 is currently in 1st place in the 2nd Bundesliga, 8 points ahead of SV Elversberg, with 70 points from 34 games and a current form of 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 games.