Schalke snap up Maximilian Wöber on free transfer

Austrian defender joins Schalke after terminating Leeds contract.

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What happened. Schalke have signed Maximilian Wöber as a free agent after he mutually terminated his contract with Leeds United.

• Wöber signed a one-year deal until 30 June 2027.
• He made 28 appearances for Leeds and had an injury-hit loan at Werder Bremen.
• The 27-year-old has 31 caps for Austria.

“Schalke was very exciting for me right from the start.”

— Maximilian Wöber

Schalke are preparing for their first Bundesliga season in three years after promotion.

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