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In Kerim Calhanoglu, FC Schalke 04 lent another talent who had little playing time in the first part of the season. As initially reported by ‘Sky’ and ‘WAZ’ and confirmed shortly afterwards by the clubs, the 20-year-old left-back has moved temporarily to SV Sandhausen. Schalke had previously loaned Florian Flick (22) to 1. FC Nürnberg.
“Kerim expands our options in defense and midfield. At a young age, he already has experience in the Bundesliga, the 2nd division and the U20 national team,” said SVS sporting director Mikayil Kabaca. « We are happy that Kerim will help us in the second half of the season. He comes from ongoing game operations and wants to take the next step in his development with us. Thanks to Schalke 04, Kerim and his agent for their willingness to accept this loan, which otherwise would not have taken place.
Schalke sporting director Peter Knäbel said: « We are convinced that regular playing time in the 2nd Bundesliga will help Kerim take another step in his development. During his time at Schalke, Kerim not only showed his talent in the Knappenschmiede and with the professionals, but also in the national youth teams.
welcome to #SVSKerim!
From the Bundesliga club @s04 SV Sandhausen loan defender Kerim until the end of the season #calhanoglu out.#SVS1916 #WeReallyDifferent pic.twitter.com/WIeKjnfz3H
— SV Sandhausen 1916 eV (@SV_Sandhausen) December 10, 2022
Okoroji still out: Schalke’s Calhanoglu wants playing time at Sandhausen
Calhanoglu moved from TSG Hoffenheim’s U19s to the Royal Blues youth team in 2020. Hakan’s cousin Calhanoglu made his professional debut in March 2021 at the age of 18 years, six months and seven days for the pros of Schalke under Dimitrios Grammozis in the Bundesliga. Since then, 17 games (0 goals/1 assist) have been added. This season, however, the native of Mannheim was mostly absent from the professional group, but was more and more present on the field in the Regionalliga West in the Schalke reserve (11 games / 1 goal / 6 assists).
At SVS, Calhanoglu will compete with Arne Sicker (27) at left-back. Regular Chima Okoroji (25) has been out since early October with a metatarsal fracture. More recently, coach Alois Schwartz has occasionally played with a back three and striker Philipp Ochs (25) as a left rail player. Calhanoglu can also hold this position. The national U20 player is contractually linked to Schalke until 2024.
I often found Flick good, I would have seen him as a rotation player in the team. In Calhanoglu, a loan makes a lot of sense. feel even for 1.5 years. …
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The article first appeared in the rumored version on December 10. at 1:18 p.m. and was updated after the correction post
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