Gosens wanted by Schalke 04, Fiorentina could release him for just €1m
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German full-back Robin Gosens is a transfer target for Schalke 04, with Fiorentina reportedly willing to let him go for as little as €1m.
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Attributed to original sourceSchalke 04 have started negotiations with Fiorentina for Germany international Robin Gosens, claim Sky Sports Deutschland , as the price-tag could be as little as €1m.
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) The left-back just turned 32 last week and is widely expected to leave the Viola this summer, even with the arrival of new coach Fabio Grosso meaning a 4-3-3 formation is likely to be adopted.
His contract at the Stadio Artemio Franchi runs to June 2028.
Gosens eager for Schalke 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) According to German transfer pundit Florian Plettenburg, the talks have begun in earnest between the two clubs and the Gosens entourage to discuss terms.
In order to make the move go through, Gosens would need to take a pay cut, but it would be a chance to play for the club he has always supported.
However, Bild maintain that Fiorentina would help by only requesting a symbolic fee of €1m.
The player has spent most of his career in Italian football, first coming to Atalanta in the summer of 2017, then moving on to Inter in 2022.
There was a brief return to Germany for Union Berlin in the 2023-24 campaign, but he rushed back to Serie A for Fiorentina at a cost of €7.1m.
There were some injury problems last season and he made only 36 appearances in all competition, still contributing an impressive four goals and three assists.
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What happened
Robin Gosens, who joined Fiorentina from Inter in 2024, is attracting interest from Schalke 04 ahead of the transfer window. The Viola are open to letting the German wing-back leave for a nominal fee of around €1m, reflecting his limited role and remaining contract length. Schalke 04 see Gosens as a potential reinforcement for their squad. A return to the Bundesliga would mark a homecoming for the German international.
Chance analysis
This is a low-cost potential move for Schalke 04 targeting an experienced international with Champions League pedigree, but Gosens has struggled for minutes at Fiorentina, suggesting his current form and impact may be limited. For Fiorentina, offloading Gosens at a minimal fee is primarily about clearing wages and squad space rather than recouping significant transfer value. The story has modest market relevance unless a deal is confirmed, and it primarily affects depth options rather than first-team core decisions.
A potential bargain move for Schalke 04 but signals Fiorentina's willingness to cut losses on a player who has not delivered as expected.
If Gosens moves to Schalke, he could provide attacking width but should not be relied upon as a guaranteed starter until form is established.