Schalke 04 lets Mauro Zalazar leave for free despite contract to 2028

derwesten.de (German)

Mauro Zalazar is leaving Schalke 04 on a free transfer to join Croatian second-division club NK Kustosija Zagreb, despite his contract running until 2028. The move is considered necessary for the financially struggling German club. The 21-year-old midfielder, who joined Schalke in 2024 for 300,000 euros, made only two appearances for the first team and spent last season on loan at Sporting Braga. Schalke secured a sell-on clause for the player. The deal saves Schalke from paying out Zalazar's long-term salary, helping reduce the club's financial burden. Zalazar's new season in Croatia begins on August 22 against NK Dugopolje.


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