Schalke 04 Secures Dejan Ljubicic from Dinamo Zagreb

omidbasir- Schalke 04 has officially confirmed the signing of Dejan Ljubicic, the former standout from Köln. The 28-year-old midfielder is set to return to German football with a transfer fee of €750,000 from Dinamo Zagreb. This move marks Ljubicic’s return to the 2. Bundesliga, just six months after leaving newly promoted Köln.

Bringing significant experience from the German top flight, Ljubicic has made 83 appearances for Köln over three seasons, during which he scored eight goals in the Bundesliga.

Youri Mulder, Schalke’s personnel chief, commented on the signing, stating, “Dejan has exhibited his diverse skill set in various positions during his previous tenure in Germany and with the Austrian national team. He possesses a keen ability to recognize space, make quick decisions, and organize the play from central positions. Additionally, he brings a high level of game intelligence to the squad. We view Dejan as a reliable and versatile team player.”

Reflecting on his move, Ljubicic expressed, “For me, Schalke 04’s current push for promotion represents a significant challenge. The Schalke officials articulated clearly during our discussions how they envision my role and how I can contribute to strengthening the team.”