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Schalke pursue Brighton's Igor Julio on loan with option to buy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:28 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Schalke pursue Brighton's Igor Julio on loan with option to buy

Summary

FC Schalke 04 is in discussions to sign Brazilian centre-half Igor Julio from Brighton & Hove Albion. Reports indicate that Schalke is aiming for a loan agreement that includes an option to purchase. Igor, who struggled for playing time last season under manager Fabian Hurzeler, participated in only five games. Other clubs, including VfB Stuttgart and Cruzeiro, are also interested in the defender. Negotiations are ongoing, and the outcome remains uncertain.

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Key Details

•Schalke has made contact with Brighton regarding Igor Julio.
•Negotiations include a loan with an option to buy.
•Igor played only five games last season due to limited opportunities.
•Other interested clubs include VfB Stuttgart and Cruzeiro.
•Current outcome of negotiations with Schalke is unclear.

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3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Schalke in talks with Brighton's Brazilian centre-half Igor

What they're saying

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Sky Germany are reporting that FC Schalke 04 are interested in pursuing Brighton & Hove Albion's Igor Julio.The English media first picked up on the story – now the Royal Blues have already made con...
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