Positional competitor of Austrian international leaves Schalke on loan

Exactly twelve months ago, Christian Gomis moved from Swiss top-flight club FC Winterthur to FC Schalke 04.

However, he couldn't establish himself permanently with the "Königsblauen" (Royal Blues). Since their promotion to the Bundesliga, competition in attack has become significantly tougher.

This is due in no small part to the retention of veteran star Edin Dzeko and the signing of Austrian international Junior Adamu. Coach Miron Muslic opted not to include the 26-year-old in the squad for either the DFB-Pokal or the league opener.

Spain instead of Austria

Therefore, a club was openly sought for the 26-year-old Senegalese. At the beginning of the transfer window, a loan to FK Austria Wien was also a possibility.

However, it has been confirmed since Tuesday that the forward will move to CD Teneriffa in LaLiga2 on loan. The Spanish second-division club also secured a purchase option.

A year ago, FC Schalke 04 reportedly paid 1.5 million euros for the services of the 26-year-old. However, with one goal and one assist in 19 competitive matches, he fell well short of expectations.

Hopes for improvement in Gelsenkirchen

With this loan, his desire for more playing time has been met, according to Schalke's Director of Professional Football, Your Molders: "Christian Gomis decided to make a move at the end of the transfer period to get a greater chance of playing time. We welcome this. Since he grew up in Spain, the choice of his new club also makes absolute sense. I expect that with his athleticism, he will be an asset for CD Teneriffa this season. Our best wishes for a successful year in Tenerife naturally accompany him."