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Schalke set to appoint Maximilian Lüftl as head of scouting and transfers

December 25, 2025

FC Schalke 04 is set to appoint Maximilian Lüftl as their new head of scouting and transfers. Lüftl, currently the chief scout at Hannover 96, is expected to join Schalke, although the exact start date remains uncertain due to his existing contract.

Schalke set to appoint Maximilian Lüftl as head of scouting and transfers

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Maximilian Lüftl will become head of scouting and transfers at Schalke 04.
He is currently employed by Hannover 96 until the summer.
Lüftl replaces Ben Manga, who left Schalke three months ago.
Schalke 04 is currently leading the 2. Bundesliga.
Hannover 96 recently appointed Jörg Schmadtke as their new sporting director.

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Schalke set to appoint Maximilian Lüftl as head of scouting and transfers

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