Gosens to leave Fiorentina for Schalke 04 in done deal
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Robin Gosens is set to leave Fiorentina and join German club Schalke 04, with the transfer described as a done deal.
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Attributed to original sourceRobin Gosens has agreed a transfer to Schalke 04 after he was frozen out of the Fiorentina squad in pre-season training, claim reports in Germany.
The player was informed he was not part of the plans in Florence and not even invited to join the team at Viola Park to work with new coach Fabio Grosso.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 8: Robin Gosens of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Gosens turned 32 earlier this month and his contract with the Viola was meant to run until June 2028.
Schalke 04 next destination for Gosens FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 10: Robin Gosens of ACF Fiorentina in action during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Genoa CFC at Artemio Franchi on May 10, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) German transfer expert Florian Plettenberg claims on Sky Sports Deutschland that a full agreement has now been reached, both between the two clubs, and on personal terms.
Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio claims it will be a loan with obligation to buy for €2.5m plus bonus.
Fiorentina had excluded him, so were content to take a minimal transfer fee to get his wages off their books.
It is no ordinary move for Gosens, who grew up supporting Schalke 04 and has never played for them before.
He spent most of his career in Italy, first arriving for Atalanta in 2017, then earning a €27.4m move to Inter in 2022.
There was a brief return to Germany for Union Berlin in 2023-24, before coming back to Serie A for Fiorentina.
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What happened
Robin Gosens, who has been at Fiorentina, is moving to Schalke 04 in the German Bundesliga. The deal is described as done, indicating both clubs have reached an agreement. Gosens will look to revive his career in Germany, where he previously starred with Atalanta. The transfer represents a notable move for Schalke 04 and a departure for Fiorentina's squad.
Chance analysis
Gosens moves from Serie A to the 2. Bundesliga with Schalke 04, suggesting he may be seeking regular playing time and a fresh start rather than a top-flight move. For Fiorentina, losing a left wing-back reduces depth in that position, though he was not a regular starter. For Schalke 04, adding an experienced international player with Bundesliga pedigree could be a meaningful boost to their promotion push.
Schalke 04 gain an experienced left wing-back to bolster their squad, while Fiorentina lose a squad player who can be replaced.
Fiorentina lose squad depth at left wing-back; Schalke 04 gain an experienced international as they push for promotion from 2. Bundesliga.