Schalke 04 commits to coach Miron Muslic while recalling Magath's controversial era

Board chairman Matthias Tillmann said Schalke 04 sees Miron Muslic as a long‑term fit, praising his first‑year promotion to the Bundesliga and urging stability ahead of the new season. Tillmann emphasized that the club will not consider a coaching change in the coming years and hinted at a possible performance‑based bonus after the season ends.

The club also reflected on the earlier tenure of Felix Magath, who combined the roles of head coach, manager and board member from 2009 to 2011. Magath’s demanding training methods – including forced water bans and intense forest runs – created internal tension, leading to staff seeking therapy and a controversial attempt to bypass board approval for large transfers. His period ended abruptly despite on‑field successes such as a league runner‑up finish and a cup win.