Bild reports that Schalke is negotiating with Soufiane El Faouzi about a contract extension, and that these negotiations include discussions about salary, a clause, and the contract duration.

According to 'Sport Bild', 23-year-old Moroccan-German midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi is expected to soon sign a new contract in Gelsenkirchen until 2030 and will also receive a salary increase. El-Faouzi joined Schalke 04 from Alemannia Aachen in July 2025 for a fee that was reported to be €200,000. He has attracted interest from clubs including Celtic, Sunderland, Brentford, and Bologna. It was reported that Schalke 04's asking price in May 2026 was approximately €12 million. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €4.00m.