FC Schalke 04 loses Ilyes Hamache to Dutch Eredivisie club SC Cambuur Leeuwarden. The 23-year-old forward will not return to FC Schalke 04.

What happened?

Ilyes Hamache was signed by FC Schalke 04 from FC Valenciennes in the summer of 2024. After only 271 minutes of play for the professionals, S04 loaned the former French junior national player to French second-division club SC Amiens in the summer of 2025.

Why is this important for FC Schalke 04?

The transfer of Ilyes Hamache is an important step for FC Schalke 04. The club is facing a major overhaul after promotion to the 1. Bundesliga. According to media reports, more than ten players will leave the Gelsenkirchen-based club.

What comes next?

FC Schalke 04 has already signed two new players: Satoshi Tanaka and Junior Adamu. The club will continue to look for new players to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season. | Player | Age | Position | | --- | --- | --- | | Ilyes Hamache | 23 | Forward | | Satoshi Tanaka | | | | Junior Adamu | | |

FC Schalke 04 is currently in 1st place in the 2. Bundesliga with 70 points and a record of 21 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. The team has scored 50 goals and conceded 31 in the current season. The lead over the second place is 8 points. The last game ended with a 1-0 win against Eintracht Braunschweig on May 17, 2026.