"The contracts were not only negotiated, but already signed. Now, from our point of view, it is incomprehensible to postpone a failed medical check and thus activate a clause in the contract because Moussa is healthy and fit for play. We see no reason in the findings to consider the medical check as failed. We will vehemently contradict this representation, also to protect Moussa."
"I don't think that's wise, Jansen said during his preseason availability on Tuesday after the club opted not to release a statement in response to Baumann's comments. Those were the words from Germany and Schalke in this particular situation, and we've said what we've wanted to say, and I'm going to stick to it. Earlier on Tuesday, Baumann sent a statement to The Athletic, expressing his disbelief that the 26-year-old Mali international's move was nixed."
An attempted transfer of 26-year-old Mali striker Moussa Sylla from FC Schalke 04 to New York City FC collapsed after a failed medical and a postponed check activated a contractual clause. Schalke sporting director Frank Baumann expressed irritation, stating contracts were signed and the medical findings did not justify cancellation; Schalke vowed to vehemently contradict the characterization and to protect Sylla's reputation and career prospects. NYCFC manager Pascal Jansen declined to publicly retaliate and said the club had already stated its position. NYCFC faces a striker shortage with less than three weeks before the 2026 MLS season after Alonso Martinez suffered a torn ACL.
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