Football matches are being held. - Schalke 04 secures the signing of U19 international Max Grüger.
Schalke 04 signs talent Max Grüger to a professional deal. A junior national player and defensive midfielder, who's been with the team since 2012 and won the German Championship with the U17 squad in the 2021/2022 season, has committed to the second-division outfit through June 2026.
Sport Director Marc Wilmots commented on the move, "We aim to put greater faith in our own young talent and groom them to reach their full potential before moving on to the professional league." Born in Gelsenkirchen, homegrown Grüger joins Schalke's ranks of new additions, making it six in total for 'The Blues'.
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Max Grüger, the U19 international from North Rhine-Westphalia, will continue his soccer career in Bundesliga 2 with FC Schalke 04, having signed a contract until June 2026. The German side is looking to strengthen their squad with homegrown talent, as Grüger joins the club's six new signings for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the German national soccer team is preparing for their European Championship qualifying matches.
