Schalke 04 extends Mulder's contract and Zalazar transfer nears completion

Schalke 04 has extended the contract of Youri Mulder until 2028, and a potential transfer of former player Rodrigo Zalazar is becoming more concrete. The contract extension for Mulder, Director of Professional Football, was triggered by the team's promotion. Meanwhile, multiple top clubs are reportedly interested in Zalazar, with Schalke retaining a ten percent sell-on fee. The club is also preparing for their next match against Nuremberg and has secured the second division championship.