Gelsenkirchen - Schalke 04 Kevin Kuranyi and - that it is still a dream marriage, no one believes.
The signs are clear on separation - but this could be a loss for Schalke Important business will be.
The facts: Kuranyi came in 2005 for 6.9 million euros from Stuttgart, has since scored 61 goals for Schalke competitive game - more than any other striker of the area clubs. Manager Andreas Müller: "From this was money well invested. Many clubs would then lick their fingers, for less than seven million euros to get a striker who shoots as many goals. "
But Mueller also knows that there is a serious problem: Kuranyi alone verballerte this season 18 (!) Clear-cut chances. In many Schalke fans why he is pushed out. Kuranyi himself is frustrated, therefore, rejected calls from an extension of his contract end in 2010 so far.
His advisor Roger Wittmann raises the question whether there is a player in the world, which would extend his contract in this mood. Muller also has doubts: "An extension would make sense for both sides. Since we have to wait until the second half. "
Muller's problem: Kuranyis market value has fallen to Schalke, because of missed chances - and because he is no longer national. Schalke missed the European Cup, is Kuranyis Topgehalt but hardly to lift. In addition, the club would have to sell the striker in the summer, in order not to lose him a year later on a free transfer.
But many millions can not be obtained for Kuranyi well - and for this sum, Schalke's concern can hardly find clippers, shoots in four years, more than 60 goals. Schalke Kuranyi in the trap - as the winner can get out of the club from this point any more.
