The Schalke general manager Horst Heldt is hopeful his club’s talismanic striker will commit his future to the club.
The Netherlands’ forward moved to Schalke after a few disappointing spells in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926. He joined Real Madrid from for a fee reported to be around 20 million Euros. His spell at Madrid lasted for about a year, he scored
eight goals in twenty appearances for the Los Blancos.
He moved to AC Milan from Madrid for about 15 million Euros, where he failed to replicate his Ajax form and was sold to Schalke after making 25 appearances. In his first year with the Bundesliga side the Dutchman showed what he
was capable of as he racked up 13 goals in 35 appearances.
Huntelaar’s now an integral part of Huub Stevens’ side, and was Bundesliga’s top scorer last season with 29 goals. Now the 28-year old’s current contract expires at the end of next season and his current club is desperate to tie
him down. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 blues’ general manager revealed that the club have made their intentions known to the player and are hopeful that the situation will be sorted out in due time.
The former AC Milan man was with Netherlands’ squad at the European Championship. Horst revealed Schalke held discussions with the player prior to the Euros and both he and his agent are well aware of the club’s intention of giving
him an improved contract. The General Manager is hopeful that the club will not have to sell him before the end of the transfer window.
"He knows we want to extend his contract and I can very well imagine that happening. We already spoke a lot with him about it ahead of the European Championship. The talks with him and his management were very clear, so I see no
need to push things now,” he is quoted as saying in an interview.
Schalke will have to hold on to their prized asset, as they cannot afford to lose their top scorer. After the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Raul-c30652, they have to tie their star striker on a new deal or their forthcoming Bundesliga campaign might be
a disappointment.
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