Adil Aouchiche contract extends after Schalke promotion

Adil Aouchiche’s time at Schalke 04 is set to continue after the club’s promotion to the Bundesliga triggered an automatic contract extension until 2029.

The 23-year-old midfielder now looks likely to remain an important part of Schalke’s plans for the long term.

Even with the extension already in place, Schalke are reportedly in fresh talks with the Algerian midfielder. The club want to reward his strong second-half form with improved terms, and an updated salary package is part of the discussion.

Aouchiche was more influential after the winter break, showing more threat in attack and giving Schalke extra quality in the final third. That progress appears to have convinced the club that he deserves to be tied down even more firmly.

An official update on either a contract adjustment or a further extension is expected soon. For Schalke, the situation is a positive one: they have secured a talented midfielder for longer, and they may still be able to strengthen the deal further if negotiations go well.