Schalke returns to the Bundesliga following a three-year absence
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:48 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Schalke has officially returned to the Bundesliga following a three-year period in the second tier. The club secured promotion last season under the leadership of manager Miron Muslic. This turnaround follows a difficult stretch characterized by severe financial constraints and two relegations in six years. Frank Baumann joined the club in June 2025 to oversee football operations as part of a restructuring effort. Despite the promotion, the team began the campaign with a 3-0 loss to Augsburg. The club continues to rely on a high-press tactical approach implemented by Muslic to represent the local working-class fan base.
- •Schalke competes in the Bundesliga after earning promotion last season.
- •Miron Muslic serves as manager after successfully guiding the team to promotion.
- •Frank Baumann joined as director of football in June 2025.
- •Edin Dzeko signed for the club in January 2025 and has recorded eight goals.
- •The team opened the current campaign with a 3-0 loss against Augsburg.
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — 'Humble but ambitious' - the return of fallen giants Schalke
- 7:48 AMBBC Sport — 'Humble but ambitious' - the return of fallen giants Schalke
"One of Germany's fallen giants, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga after a complicated few years.
"One of Germany's fallen giants, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga after a complicated few years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:48 AM'Humble but ambitious' - the return of fallen giants Schalke
One of Germany's fallen giants, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga after a complicated few years.
- BBC SportSep 3, 2026, 7:48 AM'Humble but ambitious' - the return of fallen giants Schalke
One of Germany's fallen giants, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga after a complicated few years.
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