Schalke 04 Signs Maximilian Wöber on a Permanent Deal
Schalke 04 have officially announced the signing of Austrian centre-back Maximilian Wöber. The transfer was completed shortly after rumors began surfacing. The 28-year-old will be joining die Königsblauen on a free transfer after Leeds United decided to terminate his contract, partly due to his recent injury issues.
Maximilian Wöber Joins His Third Bundesliga Club
The former Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach loanee, who is always enthusiastic about German football, expressed his eagerness to prove critics wrong in a statement released by the club. Reports from various German footballing media suggest that Schalke has taken a cautious approach, with Wöber’s new contract including performance-based payouts.
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Statements on Wöber’s Signing
“Maximilian Wöber brings the experience of over 170 top-flight matches and, thanks to his stints in Mönchengladbach and Bremen, is also familiar with the unique challenges of the Bundesliga,” stated Director of Professional Football Youri Mulder. “We’re confident he’ll be able to reach his full potential with us again. To that end, the coaching staff, led by Miron Muslic, will work intensively with him.“
“From the very beginning, Schalke 04 got me excited,” Wöber himself added. “After positive discussions, I’m looking forward to this new challenge at a truly special club that has earned its promotion. Playing in the Bundesliga with Schalke is an exciting opportunity. I want to get started quickly now and get to know my new teammates.”