Schalke coach Jens Keller said: “Because of his clause, he can leave when a club puts the money on the table… it is not in my or our hands”
Schalke have today admitted that the reported £37m buyout clause in Arsenal target Julian Draxler’s contract is a reality and will be active this summer.
Arsenal boss Wenger has considered signing the 20 year old German playmaker in January and last Summer.
And Schalke boss Jens Keller today admitted that the Bundesliga club are already preparing for life after Draxler. “I am delighted that we have him on board for the second half of the season but, because of his clause, he can leave when a club puts the money on the table” said Keller.
“That’s why i can’t plan with him, because it is just not in my or our hands. When you have to replace a player like Julian, you had better be prepared” he added.
Talking to Sport Bild Keller said: “Its clear that all the talk about his 45.5 million euro release clause and the interest from top european clubs leaves its mark on such a young lad.”
“The hype around him last summer was huge. He must learn to cope with that, and also that failing to perform at less than 100 percent is not good enough for him”
