Schalke announce Skrzybski capture from Union Berlin
Schalke have announced their fourth new signing for the upcoming season after completing a deal for Union Berlin attacker Steven Skrzybski on a three-year contract.
Skrzybski, a versatile forward, enjoyed his best campaign in terms of goals in 2017-18, scoring 14 times from 29 appearances in Germany's second division.
The move sees the 25-year-old join the club he supported as a child and is reported to have cost Schalke somewhere in the region of €3.5million.
Schalke coach Domenico Tedesco commended the attacker's impressive form, while also highlighting the fact he can occupy multiple positions.
BREAKING: FC Schalke 04 are delighted to announce the signing of Steven Skrzybski from @fcunion_en on a three year deal
— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) May 29, 2018
Welcome to #S04, Steven! pic.twitter.com/GGwphumQr6
"Steven Skrzybski was one of the best second division players of the past season," Tedesco told the club's website. "We are delighted that he has chosen Schalke.
"He is a goal-scorer, always gives 100 per cent and is very variable in his game, that's why Steven can be used in different positions."
"I’ve been a Schalke fan since I was a child.”
— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) May 29, 2018
Get to know Schalke's 04th addition to next season's squad https://t.co/PWsgRyGlUi #s04 pic.twitter.com/WUZd37VFBP
Skrzybski added: "I've been a huge Schalke fan since I was a kid. I hope that I can do my part to ensure that we will be successful again next season. I cannot wait for it to start."
He joins Mark Uth, Salif Sane and Suat Serdar in arriving at Schalke ahead of the 2018-19 season.