Schalke’s Lindstrom deal collapses, Napoli criticised

The Lindstrom‑Schalke transfer has effectively fallen through, leaving the Tedeschi side furious with Napoli for breaching verbal agreements. The collapse also cancels the scheduled Annullate medical examinations and the planned team photo, intensifying tensions between the clubs in the coming weeks.

Jesper Lindstrom, the 26‑year‑old midfielder of SSC Napoli, was authorised to travel to Germany for the required medicals. He arrived on Friday and has been staying in a hotel in Gelsenkirchen, reported exclusively.

The internal plan was for Lindstrom to undergo the medical examination and for Schalke’s hierarchy to finalise the remaining details with Napoli. A team photo featuring the new signing was slated for Monday, 3 August.

According to , the mega‑transfer is now “practically cancelled” and the club of the Ruhr is extremely irritated with Napoli. Sources close to the “Royal Blues” say the Italian side does not respect verbal agreements and continues to make promises that are later withdrawn.

The player himself had expressed a strong desire to join the Ruhr club, and the deal was considered done weeks ago, even before Schalke’s training camp in Austria the previous week.

In response, Schalke have suspended negotiations with Napoli, sending a clear message that they will not be guided by the Italians at the Veltins Arena.

The story surfaced on Google Discover, highlighted among Fonti preferite and marked Stampa A− A+, with the Mercato Napoli angle described as Clamoroso by the outlet. ’s coverage even referred to the midfielder simply as Lindstr.