FC Schalke 04 Welcomes New Signing Tomáš Kalas
Proven Defender Joins from Bristol City
FC Schalke 04 has strengthened its defense with the signing of Tomáš Kalas from Bristol City. The 30-year-old Czech international has penned a two-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him at the Veltins-Arena until the summer of 2025.
Kalas, a vastly experienced center-back, brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the Schalke squad. He has made over 250 appearances in the English Championship and Premier League, including spells with Chelsea, Middlesbrough, and Fulham.
Bolstering the Defense
Schalke's sporting director, Rouven Schröder, expressed his delight at the acquisition of Kalas.
"Tomáš is a highly talented and experienced defender who will bring a lot of quality to our team. He is a strong presence in the air, good with his feet, and has a winning mentality."
Kalas' arrival is timely for Schalke, who have conceded 32 goals in 19 Bundesliga 2 matches this season. The Czech international is expected to play a key role in stabilizing the defense and helping the team push for promotion to the Bundesliga.
International Pedigree
Kalas has also represented the Czech Republic at all levels, earning 51 caps for his country. He was part of the Czech squad that reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2020.
His international experience will be invaluable to Schalke's young squad, which includes several promising talents such as Maya Yoshida and Ibrahima Cissé.
Schalke Continues to Build
The signing of Kalas is the latest in a series of strategic moves by Schalke to strengthen its squad for the second half of the season. The club has also acquired midfielder Paul Seguin from SV Darmstadt 98 on loan.
With these additions, Schalke hopes to improve its league position and secure promotion to the Bundesliga, where they have not played since being relegated in 2021.
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