Schalke identify candidate for squad planning in Hannover 96 chief scout

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·20 November 2025

FC Schalke 04 may soon present a successor for the dismissed squad planner Ben Manga, according to information from Sky Germany.

The Royal Blues have listed Maximilian Lüftl from second-division rivals Hannover 96 as their preferred candidate.

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Although nothing is set in stone yet, concrete talks are reportedly taking place between the Schalke bosses and Hannover 96's chief scout.

According to the pay-TV broadcaster, Hannover is aware of the ongoing negotiations between Lüftl and the Gelsenkirchen outfit.

The 31-year-old has worked for the club since February 2022, having previously worked for FC St.Pauli and TSG Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich.