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Schalke-Romano stall: why Lindstrom deal hangs in balance
The Schalke‑Romano Ecco dispute over Jesper Lindstrom’s move from Napoli to Schalke 04 has hit a stand‑by after the Danish midfielder completed his medical on Sunday, prompting the German club to pause the transfer despite Napoli’s green light. According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the deal is now at risk.
The transfer was first reported in the Calciomercato Napoli section, where the Danish midfielder Jesper Lindstrom was linked with a move to Schalke 04. Il article highlighted the verbal agreement between the clubs and the expectation of a swift completion.
On Sunday, Lindstrom underwent the required medical examinations, receiving Napoli’s clearance to proceed. However, Schalke 04 announced a stand‑by on the deal, citing pending document exchanges.
Romano wrote on X: “Dirò sempre ‘ecco qua’ se un giocatore va per le visite mediche. Il Napoli ha autorizzato le visite mediche perché i club avevano un accordo verbale.”
The story surfaced on Google Discover, with Fonti and Stampa tags marked A&minus and A+, underscoring its prominence among football news.
With the medical completed and the clubs at an impasse, the Lindstr deal remains at risk, and no further updates have been confirmed.