Marko Pjaca returns: Meeting with Schalke after flop times!

Marko Pjaca returns: Meeting with Schalke after flop times!

There will be an eagerly awaited reunion on November 13, 2025: Marko Pjaca, the former FC Schalke 04 player, will meet his former club in a friendly. This encounter will take place at De Grolsch Veste, as part of the 60th birthday celebrations of Twente Enschede, where Pjaca has been under contract since summer 2025. The anticipation is great, not only among Pjaca, but also among the fans, who are certainly hoping for an exciting duel.

Pjaca, who came to Gelsenkirchen on loan from Juventus in 2018, had a difficult time at the time. It was difficult for him to convince him: in nine competitive games he only scored two goals and played 387 minutes. The loan fee of 800,000 euros was a risky business that did not bring the hoped-for success. But now the Welshman, who is particularly remembered as a winger, has reoriented himself in Enschede and is now playing at a high level again. wa.de reports that the two clubs have maintained a special friendship since 2022 and have already met four times in test matches.

A look at the stats

If you would like to get a more accurate picture of Pjaca's performance, you can access the detailed statistics from transfermarkt.com. The platform shows that Pjaca has made a significant number of appearances over the course of his career at several clubs, including HNK Rijeka, FC Empoli and FC Genoa. His goals, cards and minutes played for each competition season can be tracked there, providing very informative insights for fans.

Preparations for the game at De Grolsch Veste are already in full swing. Ticket sales have started and the tickets cost eleven euros. A maximum of four tickets can be purchased per person, with lower tier blocks 120 to 124 initially available. This is a great opportunity not only to see Pjaca, but also to celebrate the special connection between Schalke and Twente.

The anticipation for this friendly could hardly be greater and the question is: Will Pjaca be able to prove that he has learned from his experiences in Gelsenkirchen? Only time will tell, but fans of both sides are definitely ready to cheer on their team and experience an exciting festival of football.