What happened: Schalke 04 have secured promotion back to the Bundesliga, ending their stint in the second division. The promotion comes under head coach Miron Muslic, who has overseen the project's revival. Veterans Edin Dzeko and Loris Karius are part of the squad celebrating the achievement.

Why it matters: Schalke is one of Germany's most storied clubs, with seven league titles and five DFB-Pokal trophies in their history. As recently as 2024, the club was reportedly on the brink of financial collapse, making this return to the top flight a significant turnaround. The promotion restores a marquee name to the Bundesliga and adds commercial weight to the league.

What to watch: Attention turns to Schalke's summer rebuild and how Muslic shapes the squad for top-flight competition. Bigger clubs may also begin circling the coach, with social chatter already flagging him as a top tactical mind in Germany.