Fairy‑tale arrival: Muslic hails 32‑year‑old Gosens at Schalke

On Friday in Gelsenkirchen, Schalke 04 head coach Miron Muslic celebrated the club’s blockbuster signing of 32‑year‑old Robin Gosens, describing the deal as a fairy‑tale for both player and side. The German Bundesliga side views the wide‑man as a top‑quality addition eager to prove himself in the top flight.

Muslic called the transfer a fairy‑tale for both parties, emphasizing the emotional significance of the move. He highlighted that Gosens gave up a lot to seize the opportunity at Schalke. Muslic added that the player brings special charisma and that his heart beats for Schalke.

At his Friday introduction, Gosens said, “I’m very proud and indescribably happy,” and warned that “this is about to get cheesy.” He expressed enthusiasm about joining the club that sparked his football dream.

Gosens recalled stepping onto the stadium steps at age six with his godfather, noting that the experience ignited his desire to become a professional footballer. He said Schalke was the club he dreamed of representing as a child.

He explained that Schalke introduced him to football and hopes to end his career there, describing the club as the perfect place for his story to come full circle. Gosens affirmed his commitment to the club’s long‑term presence in the Bundesliga.

Muslic echoed Gosens’s determination, stating the player gave up a lot for the chance and will elevate everyone at the club. He reiterated that Gosens’s charisma will benefit the squad as they aim to cement their place in the top flight.

Muslic made these comments after Schalke’s second pre‑season friendly on Saturday, a match in which Gosens did not feature. He previewed the first major friendly on July 25th against Fagiano Okayama, expecting Gosens to start.

Gosens affirmed that Schalke belongs in the Bundesliga and stressed the goal of establishing a long‑term presence in the top flight.