Robin Gosens joins FC Schalke 04 on loan

Robin Gosens is returning to Germany to play for his childhood club, FC Schalke 04, joining the Bundesliga newcomers on loan from AC Florence. The deal, announced Friday, includes terms that could make the transfer permanent, contingent on Schalke avoiding relegation and Gosens meeting specific playing time requirements.

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I want to lead by example with my performance and take responsibility.

Gosens, who has 24 caps for the German national team, expressed his deep personal connection to Schalke. "Everyone knows that I have a special relationship with Schalke," he stated at his presentation in Gelsenkirchen. "I really want to lead by example with my performance and take responsibility. I have a real desire for this task and am simply looking forward to giving everything with the lads on the pitch."

The 32-year-old winger began his professional career in the Netherlands before moving to Italy, where he established himself at Atalanta Bergamo and later Inter Milan. With Inter, he won two Italian Cups and one Italian Super Cup, and reached the Champions League final in the 2022-23 season. He had a brief stint in the Bundesliga with Union Berlin before his move to AC Florence.

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Everyone knows that I have a special relationship with Schalke.

Beyond his football career, Gosens holds a degree in psychology and hosts a podcast discussing mental health. His return to Germany marks a significant move for the player, who has openly stated Schalke holds a special place in his heart.

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I have a real desire for this task and am simply looking forward to giving everything with the lads on the pitch.