Burkinabé winger Jonathan Pitroipa, currently under contract with Rennes until 2015, is reportedly close to signing with Schalke 04 in Germany. The move is expected to be a loan with an option to purchase. Pitroipa, aged 27, is set to replace Bastos, who departed Schalke 04 to join Al Ain.
JONATHAN PITROIPA: BYE BYE RENNES, DIRECTION SCHALKE 04 FOR BURKINABÉ
