Maximilian Wöber completes move to FC Schalke 04
- FC Schalke 04 have completed the signing of Maximilian Wöber — the move is confirmed, led by FC Schalke 04 (official club announcement) and corroborated by 12 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 13 AugCorrected: Maximilian Wöber is at FC Schalke 04 — story reinstated as confirmed
What the reports say
- Schalke 04 have signed centre-back Maximilian Wöber (joined as a free agent after mutually terminating his Leeds United contract). — FC Schalke 04 (official club announcement)
- Official Schalke newsroom post: 'Neuer Innenverteidiger: Maximilian Wöber unterschreibt auf Schalke' (club confirms signing). — medien.schalke04.de (official Schalke newsroom, German)
- Sky Sport reports Schalke have officially signed Leeds defender Maximilian Wöber (reports Schalker medical already done / club confirmation). — Sky Sport (Germany) — article by Dirk große Schlarmann
- BILD reports (exclusive) that Schalke have secretly secured a new centre-back — Maximilian Wöber — (report published alongside club confirmation/reporting). — Bild
M. Wöber is a 28-year-old central defender at FC Schalke 04, rated 39.3 overall by Field Insider's model. An experienced operator, he has been a fringe squad member this season (2.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 10.29 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Wöber.
- FFC Schalke 04 (official club announcement)Schalke 04 have signed centre-back Maximilian Wöber (joined as a free agent after mutually terminating his Leeds United contract).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Schalke 04 have signed centre-back Maximilian Wöber (joined as a free agent after mutually terminating his Leeds United contract).
24 JulRead full article → - Mmedien.schalke04.de (official Schalke newsroom, German)Official Schalke newsroom post: 'Neuer Innenverteidiger: Maximilian Wöber unterschreibt auf Schalke' (club confirms signing).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Official Schalke newsroom post: 'Neuer Innenverteidiger: Maximilian Wöber unterschreibt auf Schalke' (club confirms signing).
22 JulRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany) — article by Dirk große SchlarmannSky Sport reports Schalke have officially signed Leeds defender Maximilian Wöber (reports Schalker medical already done / club confirmation).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Sky Sport reports Schalke have officially signed Leeds defender Maximilian Wöber (reports Schalker medical already done / club confirmation).
22 JulRead full article → - BBildBILD reports (exclusive) that Schalke have secretly secured a new centre-back — Maximilian Wöber — (report published alongside club confirmation/reporting).Mixed 61%
BILD reports (exclusive) that Schalke have secretly secured a new centre-back — Maximilian Wöber — (report published alongside club confirmation/reporting).
22 JulRead full article → - BBundesliga.comMaximilian Wöber has signed for FC Schalke 04 (transfer completed / announced).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Maximilian Wöber has signed for FC Schalke 04 (transfer completed / announced).
24 JulRead full article → - OORF Sport (sport.ORF.at)Austrian national Maximilian Wöber is moving to Schalke 04; Schalke confirmed the transfer (reports note medical already completed and contract is performance-related).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Austrian national Maximilian Wöber is moving to Schalke 04; Schalke confirmed the transfer (reports note medical already completed and contract is performance-related).
22 JulRead full article → - WWDR (WDR.de)Wöber leaves Leeds and is signed by Schalke 04 — WDR reports Schalke confirmed the move (background on injuries and loan to Werder Bremen included).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Wöber leaves Leeds and is signed by Schalke 04 — WDR reports Schalke confirmed the move (background on injuries and loan to Werder Bremen included).
22 JulRead full article → - GGet German Football News (GetFootballNewsGermany.com)Official / Leeds have allowed Maximilian Wöber to join Schalke 04 on a free transfer after terminating his contract.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Official / Leeds have allowed Maximilian Wöber to join Schalke 04 on a free transfer after terminating his contract.
22 JulRead full article → - SSportschau.de (sportschau.de, German)Sportschau lists Maximilian Wöber among Schalke 04's incoming transfers for the 2026/27 season (reports him joining from Leeds United).Mixed 50%
Sportschau lists Maximilian Wöber among Schalke 04's incoming transfers for the 2026/27 season (reports him joining from Leeds United).
22 JulRead full article → - LLeedsUnited.news (Leeds-focused news site, English)Leeds United round-up: Max Wober departs Leeds — article states he 'leaves Leeds on a free transfer' and reports links to Schalke.Mixed 50%
Leeds United round-up: Max Wober departs Leeds — article states he 'leaves Leeds on a free transfer' and reports links to Schalke.
22 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports UK (news article, English)Yahoo Sports (UK) reports Wöber’s exit from Leeds is finalised and that he is set to join Schalke on a free transfer; cites Sky/Sources about medical being completed.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Yahoo Sports (UK) reports Wöber’s exit from Leeds is finalised and that he is set to join Schalke on a free transfer; cites Sky/Sources about medical being completed.
22 JulRead full article → - TTribuna.com (English)Tribuna report: Schalke are finalising the signing of Maximilian Wöber on a free transfer, citing journalist Florian Plettenberg.Low-trust 30%
Tribuna report: Schalke are finalising the signing of Maximilian Wöber on a free transfer, citing journalist Florian Plettenberg.
22 JulRead full article →