Christian Heidel
Preview: Mainz 05 vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Mainz 05 and Eintracht Frankfurt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 7, 12:18
Thomas Tuchel unaware of agreement with Thilo Kehrer
Thomas Tuchel is unsure whether an agreement has been reached between Paris Saint-Germain and Schalke 04 for defender Thilo Kehrer.
Aug 13, 14:20
Schalke 04: 'Thilo Kehrer close to Paris Saint-Germain switch'
Schalke 04 sporting director Christian Heidel confirms that the German club's defender Thilo Kehrer is on the verge of completing a switch to Paris Saint-Germain.
Aug 12, 14:28
Benedikt Howedes leaves boyhood club Schalke 04 to join Lokomotiv Moscow
Schalke 04 confirm that long-serving defender Benedikt Howedes has joined Russian champions Lokomotiv Moscow.
Jul 31, 22:03
Report: Crystal Palace in talks to sign German forward Max Meyer
Former Schalke 04 attacker Max Meyer could be on his way to Crystal Palace, as the Eagles are reportedly locked in talks with the free agent.
Jul 31, 15:21
Arsenal target Domenico Tedesco 'staying at Schalke 04'
Schalke 04 insist that manager Domenico Tedesco will not be leaving the club amid links with Arsenal.
May 14, 14:32
Southampton 'turn down chance to sign Max Meyer'
Southampton reportedly turn down the chance to sign out-of-contract Schalke midfielder Max Meyer, who has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona.
May 7, 15:29
Schalke 04 suspend Max Meyer following criticism of Christian Heidel
Bundesliga side Schalke 04 suspend Max Meyer following the midfielder's criticism of sporting director Christian Heidel.
May 1, 21:02
Schalke 04 confirm Arsenal target Max Meyer will leave club this summer
Schalke 04 confirm that in-demand midfielder Max Meyer will "definitely leave" the club this summer, sparking interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and more.
Apr 26, 17:41
Report: Tottenham Hotspur out of running for Max Meyer
Schalke 04 midfielder Max Meyer, due to become a free agent in the summer, is reportedly no longer wanted by Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 5, 16:31
Max Meyer 'to make decision in coming weeks' amid Arsenal talk
Schalke 04 midfielder Max Meyer will make a decision on his future in the next couple of weeks, claims the German club's CEO Christian Heidel.
Feb 1, 11:49
Leon Goretzka to join Bayern Munich at end of season
Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka, linked with an array of clubs over the past six months, is to join Bayern Munich in the summer.
Jan 19, 10:32
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte open to Schalke 04 signing Baba Rahman on loan
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte suggests that he is happy for Baba Rahman to join Schalke 04 on loan until the end of the season.
Jan 12, 15:22
Schalke 04 in talks to loan Chelsea defender Baba Rahman
Schalke 04 sporting director Christian Heidel reveals that the German club are in talks with Chelsea regarding a loan deal for defender Baba Rahman.
Jan 12, 13:00
Schalke 04 chief hits out at Bayern Munich over Leon Goretzka talk
Bayern Munich are told by Schalke 04 sporting director Christian Heidel to stop speaking publicly about midfielder Leon Goretzka.
Jan 4, 15:18
Oliver Bierhoff hints at Leon Goretzka leaving Schalke 04 for the Premier League
Germany general manager Oliver Bierhoff hints that Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka will move to the Premier League at the end of the season.
Nov 10, 11:07
Christian Heidel: 'Schalke 04 have reached limit with Leon Goretzka'
Schalke 04 sporting director Christian Heidel says that the German outfit "can not do more" to keep Leon Goretzka at the club past the end of this season.
Nov 2, 12:43
Schalke 04 keen to fend off growing Leon Goretzka interest
Germany international Leon Goretzka, linked with each of Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal in recent months, is to be offered a new deal by Schalke 04.
Oct 17, 17:07
Schalke 04 confirm renewed loan interest in Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman
Schalke 04 sporting director Christian Heidel confirms that they are in talks with Chelsea over re-signing Ghana left-back Baba Rahman on loan.
Aug 14, 18:02
Schalke 04 vow to keep hold of Leon Goretzka amid Arsenal links
Schalke 04 will not sell rumoured Arsenal and Bayern Munich target Leon Goretzka for any price this summer, according to sporting director Christian Heidel.
Jul 1, 16:45
Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur target Max Meyer rejects Schalke 04 contract
Max Meyer, reportedly on the radar of Premier League pair Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, rejects the offer of a new contract at Schalke 04.
Jun 5, 22:30
Schalke 04 chief: 'No Liverpool approach for midfielder Max Meyer'
Jurgen Klopp has not yet made contact with Schalke 04 over a potential deal for midfielder Max Meyer, according to the German club's sporting executive Christian Heidel.
Mar 31, 20:17
Breel Embolo coy on Manchester United rumours
Switzerland international Breel Embolo refuses to confirm or deny whether Manchester United made a move for him during the summer transfer window.
Dec 28, 20:33
Schalke 04 sign Tottenham Hotspur's Nabil Bentaleb on season-long loan
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Nabil Bentaleb joins Schalke 04 on a season-long loan.
Aug 25, 10:40
Schalke 04 chief: 'Manchester United were desperate to sign Breel Embolo'
Schalke 04 beat Manchester United to the signing of Basel's Breel Embolo after quickly wrapping up talks over a £20m deal, sporting director Christian Heidel claims.
Jul 31, 10:54
Schalke 04 director of sport confirms Leroy Sane transfer request
Schalke director of football Christian Heigel reveals that rumoured Manchester City target Leroy Sane has asked to leave the club this summer.
Jul 19, 20:54
Basel striker, Switzerland international Breel Embolo joins Schalke 04
Schalke complete the signing of Switzerland international Breel Embolo from Basel on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Jun 26, 13:47
Schalke 04 director: 'Leroy Sane transfer not on cards'
Schalke 04 director Christian Heidel plays down rumours linking highly-rated Germany midfielder Leroy Sane, 20, to a move away from the Veltins-Arena.
Jun 14, 20:56
Andre Breitenreiter confirms departure from Schalke 04
Schalke 04 manager Andre Breitenreiter confirms that he is to leave the Bundesliga club after one year at the helm, despite guiding them to a Europa League place.
May 14, 18:13
Mainz 05 keen to sell Gonzalo Jara after Edinson Cavani incident
Mainz 05 chief Christian Heidel tells Chile defender Gonzalo Jara that he can leave the club after prodding Edinson Cavani in the backside during a Copa America clash.
Jun 26, 12:42
Mainz 05 confirm Fabian Frei arrival
Mainz 05 confirm the signing of Fabian Frei from Basel on a four-year deal.
Jun 24, 04:16
Mainz 05 sack head coach Kasper Hjulmand
Kasper Hjulmand loses his job as head coach of Mainz 05 following a poor run of form in the Bundesliga.
Feb 17, 12:55
Mainz boss Kasper Hjulmand reassured over future
Mainz 05 reassure boss Kasper Hjulmand after the Bundesliga side were dumped out of two cup competitions in just over a week.
Aug 16, 14:21
Mainz lose 10-goal German Cup thriller on penalties
Bundesliga outfit Mainz are knocked out in the German Cup first round after losing a 10-goal thriller with third-tier Chemnitzer FC on a penalty shootout.
Aug 15, 20:45
Mainz 05 keen to extend Thomas Tuchel contract
Mainz general manager Christian Heidel expresses his desire to extend the contract of head coach Thomas Tuchel, with the club chasing European football again this season.
Feb 18, 14:17
Arsenal target Mainz 05 striker Adam Szalai
Arsenal are monitoring the progress of Hungarian striker Adam Szalai, a forward who has nine goals for Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga so far this season.
Jan 9, 02:40
Elkin Soto to remain at Mainz?
Mainz 05 general manager Christian Heidel says that Elkin Soto will "definitely" sign a new deal with the German club.
Sep 26, 17:25
