Schalke intend to turn Kevin Müller loan into permanent switch

The on-loan 1.FC Heidenheim shot-stopper is fully expected to remain with the newly promoted Royal Blue side.

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Kevin Müller is fully expected remain with FC Schalke 04 ahead of their return to the Bundesliga, or so Kicker.de reports:

“On paper, the extension of Kevin Müller's contract has not yet been confirmed, but this is said to be a mere formality.”

The 35-year-old was on loan to the Royal Blues from 1.FC Heidenheim in the second half of last season and made good impression.

A permanent signing for the experienced shot-stopper is expected to be finalized by the Gelsenkirchen side in the coming weeks.

Given his contract runs until 2027 and Müller's standing after eleven years at Heidenheim, no difficult negotiations over a fee are anticipated.

During his loan stint with the newly promoted club, Müller featured on four occasions and managed to keep one clean sheet.