The season is coming to an end and planning for the coming season is already in full swing at FC Schalke 04. A lot is likely to happen at Berger Feld in the upcoming transfer period.
In the past few days there have been repeated rumors about possible new additions to FC Schalke 04. One of them could be William Balikwisha. However, the Congolese is now causing a scandal at his current club.
FC Schalke 04: Training dispute over transfer flirt Balikwisha
Will Balikwisha become a royal blue next summer? His name has been buzzing around Berger Feld for a few weeks. According to several media reports, S04 sports director Marc Wilmots is said to be a big fan of the offensive player. Balikwisha is particularly impressive with his speed and dribbling strength – attributes that Blue and White could really use.
In the past, however, Balikwisha has always attracted attention with little stories off the pitch. So again now. According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the 24-year-old is said to have missed the final training session before the playoff game against OH Leuven.
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Balikwisha is actually one of Liège’s permanent staff. But against Leuven he initially sat on the bench – probably as a small reprimand from his coach. Standard coach Ivan Leko was anything but enthusiastic about his protégé’s absence from the final training session. Especially because he had played well in the previous weeks.
Will Balikwisha become a royal transfer?
The reasons for the absence are still unclear. Due to the difficult relationship with his coach and the contract expiring in 2025, a summer move from Balikwisha is becoming increasingly likely. But whether the S04 could handle the Congolese’s overall financial package?
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According to “Transfermarkt”, his market value is two million euros. Recently there was always talk of a transfer fee of over one million euros – a lot of money in these times for the cash-strapped pot club. On top of that, of course, you would also have to pay your salary. That would definitely make Balikwisha a royal transfer for Schalke – at least as far as finances are concerned.