Schalke interested: HSV star set for free transfer exit? | OneFootball

FC Schalke first expressed interest in Jonas Meffert in the summer. Will there be a second attempt after the season?

After four years at HSV, the era of Jonas Meffert may be coming to an end. According to WAZ, the 31-year-old is on FC Schalke's radar. The defensive midfielder currently has a tough time in Hamburg and has only played four minutes in the Bundesliga.

Another aspect: Meffert's contract runs until the summer of 2026. Since the veteran seemingly plays only a minor role in the Hanseatic club's plans, a free transfer for the 2026/2027 season seems quite realistic. The Royal Blues had already expressed their interest in the past transfer period. However, after a starting appearance in the DFB-Pokal and being named vice-captain, the Red Shorts were not willing to let go of their long-time key player.

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Will Meffert follow Schallenberg at Schalke?

A potential Schalke deal is closely linked to the future of Ron Schallenberg. The current first-choice defensive midfielder also has a contract until 2026, which could automatically extend due to a performance clause. If Schallenberg actually leaves the club, Meffert would be a hot topic as a direct successor.

However, it's not that far yet. Even though the promotion hero no longer plays a leading role at HSV, his word still carries weight within the team. No wonder: having joined the Volkspark in 2021, Meffert is one of the longest-serving players in the squad. In a fundamentally newly assembled team, the native of Cologne has to fight more than ever for his playing time. This is even more true after the Deadline Day signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga.

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