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Leo Scienza at Schalke training: Comeback rumors are bubbling!
On July 15, 2025, there was speculation about Leo Scienza's return to Schalke 04 while he plays at 1. FC Heidenheim.
Leo Scienza at Schalke training: Comeback rumors are bubbling!
At the start of the new football season in Gelsenkirchen there was a lot of hustle and bustle. On June 21, 2025, Miron Muslic officially started his coaching career at Schalke 04, and over 2,000 fans came to witness the first training session. This clearly shows how much the fans are looking forward to the coming season. Particular attention was paid to Leo Scienza, a former Schalke U23 player, who was discovered by fans during training. Scienza, who left the club for Ulm in 2022, continues to maintain a close relationship with Schalke.
In a meeting with squad planner Ben Manga, there was speculation about Scienza's possible return. However, current circumstances cast shadows on this idea. Scienza has been playing at 1. FC Heidenheim since 2024 and showed remarkable performances there last season. In 34 appearances he scored 12 goals and made 15 assists. In the current season he became one of his team's best scorers with 6 goals and 8 assists. A transfer back to Schalke seems unrealistic, especially since, according to the latest media reports, there is no interest from Schalke. The club's financial cushion is currently too thin to invest in players like Scienza, whose transfer fee is estimated at around three million euros, as Ruhr24 reported.
The connection to Schalke tradition
Scienza started his career at Schalke and spent two years there in the U23 from 2020 to 2022. During this time he scored 15 goals and prepared another 17. The emotional connection to his old club also remains unbroken, especially since he still maintains close contact with former teammates such as Henning Matriciani and Timo Becker. Such connections are not often found these days and are evidence of the strong community within the club. However, a comeback, as hoped by so many fans, is currently out of the question, and that is making some people sweat a lot.
It is clear that FC Schalke 04, whose roots go back to 1904, has repeatedly been confronted with financial challenges in the past. Despite these difficulties, the fan community remains passionate. The club, known for its blue and white colors, has enjoyed great success in the past, including nine German Championship final appearances and the 1997 UEFA Cup victory against Inter Milan. This long and proud history gives supporters hope that better times will dawn in the future. The official club website offers a comprehensive overview of the club's numerous milestones and developments in recent years.
The coming months will be crucial for Schalke 04's future. With a new coach and a committed fan base, the club is optimistic about the new season. Whether Leo Scienza will one day return remains to be seen, but his love for Schalke will always remain in his thoughts.