Benedikt Howedes open to move abroad

Schalke 04 defender Benedikt Howedes has revealed that he would be interested in plying his trade elsewhere in the future.

The 25-year-old, who came through the club's youth system, has made 200 appearances for the German outfit.

"I am definitely able to imagine playing for a foreign club at one point in time," Howedes told Eins Live.

"I would learn a new language, get acquainted with a new culture. This is something that might happen. Still, I am a Schalke player and am not out for a shock move. I will absolutely fulfil my commitment to Schalke 04."

The centre-back's current deal expires in 2017.