"Schalke" strengthened the team with 21-year-old Austrian A. Schopfas

Gelzenkirchen's "Schalke" has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Alessandro Schopf, who belonged to the "Nurnberg" club.

The 21-year-old Austrian footballer was part of the Munich "Bayern" team from 2009 to 2014, but did not play for the main team in any matches.

At the "Nurnberg" club, A. Schopf spent a season and in 38 played matches scored 11 goals in the "Bundesliga" championship.

"We are satisfied with the transfer," - said the general director of "Schalke". - Alessandro is a versatile defender with a lot of potential.