Schalke 04 in talks with Brighton over Igor Julio loan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:43 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
FC Schalke 04 is negotiating with Brighton & Hove Albion regarding a loan deal for defender Igor Julio. Following their promotion to the Bundesliga, Schalke aims to bolster their defense. The discussions are ongoing, with issues surrounding the loan fee and purchase option yet to be resolved. Brighton previously acquired Julio for €16.5 million from Fiorentina in 2023. He had a loan spell at West Ham United in 2025 that ended prematurely due to limited playing time.
- •Schalke 04 wants to loan Igor Julio from Brighton
- •Talks focus on loan fee and purchase option
- •Julio previously joined Brighton for €16.5 million
- •Loan to West Ham was cut short due to lack of playtime
- •Negotiations are still ongoing
- 7:43 AMYahoo Sports — Schalke 04 in talks with Brighton over defender
"Following their promotion to the Bundesliga, FC Schalke 04 are looking to strengthen their defence.According to German outlet Fussballdaten, the Royal Blues are interested in signing Brighton & Hove A...
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