Schalke 04 target Kolasinac after Atalanta friendly trial
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Schalke 04 are interested in signing Sead Kolasinac, who was recently seen at Atalanta for a friendly match while without a club.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta have already lost Berat Djimsiti, now there are reports Sead Kolasinac could leave too for a return to Schalke 04.
It is a period of profound change for La Dea, who after a difficult campaign in the wake of Gian Piero Gasperini’s departure have started afresh with new coach Maurizio Sarri.
Djimsiti left after a decade in Bergamo to try a new adventure with Al-Diriyah FC.
Kolasinac still loves Schalke BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 14: Sead Kolasinac of Atalanta BC celebrates victory in the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Atalanta and Sporting CP at the Stadio di Bergamo on March 14, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images) Now Sky Sport Italia suggest that fellow centre-back Kolasinac has been targeted by Schalke 04.
It would be a return to Germany for the 33-year-old, who already played in their youth team and was promoted to senior level, moving to Arsenal in 2017.
He then came back for a loan experience in 2021, and came to Atalanta as a free agent in the summer of 2023.
Kolasinac is only under contract with Atalanta until the end of the season, so any sale would be for a nominal fee.
It is therefore likely that the club will leave the decision up to the Bosnia and Herzegovina international.
They probably discussed the matter when Atalanta played in Gelsenkirchen last week for a pre-season friendly, which La Dea won 3-0.
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What happened
Sead Kolasinac, currently a free agent after leaving Arsenal, visited Atalanta for a friendly but has now attracted interest from Schalke 04. The German club, newly promoted to the Bundesliga, is weighing a move for the experienced left-back. Kolasinac previously played for Schalke before his Arsenal spell and is open to a return to the Bundesliga.
Chance analysis
Kolasinac's free-agent status gives Schalke 04 a low-cost opportunity to add a versatile, experienced defender with prior knowledge of the club. For Atalanta, losing out on a potential target is minor given their squad depth. The transfer would primarily impact Schalke's defensive depth rather than significantly shift competitive balance.
Schalke 04 would gain experienced defensive cover; Atalanta miss out on a free-agent target; impact on upcoming matches is minimal until a deal is confirmed.
Monitor Kolasinac's destination — if he joins Schalke, expect improved defensive depth but no major shift in Bundesliga predictions; Atalanta's loss is negligible.