Schalke eye Kolasinac as Atalanta reshapes after friendly win

Sead Kolasinac drew Schalke 04’s attention after Atalanta’s 3-0 pre‑season friendly win in Gelsenkirchen last week, sparking talk of a possible return to the German club for the 33‑year‑old defender.

Berat Djimsiti departed Atalanta after a decade in Bergamo, opting for a new adventure with Al‑Diriyah FC.

It is a period of profound change for La Dea, who, after a difficult campaign following Gian Piero Gasperini’s departure, have started afresh under new coach Maurizio Sarri.

Kolasinac’s possible Schalke move

Now Sky Sport Italia suggest that Schalke 04 have targeted Kolasinac, a former youth product who progressed to the senior side before moving to Arsenal in 2017.

He returned on loan in 2021, then joined Atalanta BC as a free agent in the summer of 2023.

Recent matches highlight transition

Kolasinac is under contract with Atalanta only until the end of the season, meaning any sale would fetch a nominal fee and likely be left to the Bosnia and Herzegovina international.

The discussion may have taken place when Atalanta played in Gelsenkirchen, securing a 3-0 victory.

Earlier, on MARCH 14, Atalanta celebrated a UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round‑of‑16 second‑leg win over Sporting CP at the Stadio di Bergamo, a match captured in BERGAMO, ITALY.

These developments underscore the ongoing reshaping of Atalanta’s squad as La Dea navigates a new era under Sarri.