Done! A new player for the left side – “He’s excited about the challenge”

Second division leaders FC Schalke 04 have presented their next new player. This time for the left side of defense. Reinforcement for the left side of defense: Moussa N’Diaye will wear the FC Schalke 04 jersey for the remainder of the 2025/2026 season.

The left-footed player is moving to the Royal Blues on loan from RSC Anderlecht and will wear the number 16 jersey in the future. The second division leaders announced this on Monday evening (February 2, 2026).

“It was important for us to have more depth on the left side of defense. In Moussa, we are signing a player for this position who stands for intense soccer,“ said Youri Mulder, director of professional soccer. ”He made it clear to us in our discussions that he is eager to take on the challenge.”

Born in Senegal, N’Diaye moved to Europe in the summer of 2020 to join FC Barcelona’s U19 team. After playing for the Catalans’ reserve team, the left-footed player moved to RSC Anderlecht in 2022. The 23-year-old played in 102 games for the Belgian club, scoring two goals and setting up six.

N’Diaye is looking forward to his time at Schalke: “I can’t wait to start training with the team tomorrow. The team plays very intense soccer, which I like. I want to give my all to make it a successful season for the team and the fans.”

Midfielder Adil Aouchiche, previously on loan from AFC Sunderland to Scottish first division club FC Aberdeen, has also signed a contract with Schalke until June 30, 2027. Forecasting reported.

At just 23 years of age, Aouchiche nevertheless brings with him a wealth of international experience: including 81 appearances in Ligue 1, 48 in the English second division (Championship) and 20 in the Scottish Premiership. In the current season, he has made a total of 30 appearances for Aberdeen (three goals, two assists).

“When the call came, I was very happy and immediately excited about Schalke,” explains Aouchiche. “We have a lot to do, and I want to do my part to ensure we have a successful second half of the season. I want to show that in every training session.”