This is what you call a desperate move - Schalke sells their place in the European League of Legends

The situation in Schalke is getting worse by the day. Both competitively and financially. After the debacle in the derby against Dortmund and the victory of their relegation rivals Mainz, the chances of survival are further reduced (the first team above the relegation line is nine points away from the team from Gelsenkirchen), and the financial negative tally grows - it is now seriously close to the figure of 300 million USD (33 billion KSH).

In such a situation, the management of the club is ready to make a desperate move, German media reports - they will put their permanent place in the European League of Legends up for sale. For those who are not informed, this is the most popular competition in E-sports.

Schalke has been present in this competition since its founding in 2016, and in 2019, during the reform, it bought an A license and became a member of a closed league with ten members. At that time, a place in the European League of Legends cost around 10 million USD, and due to its great popularity, the price rose to 24 million USD. Schalke's management hopes to collect just that much by selling its A license.

By giving up further competition in EA sports, Schalke would also save salaries for the guys who play, and the rent the club is due to pay. With the situation in the club being as it is after the departure of ex-club chairman Clemens Tönnies, every penny will come in handy...

Once giants of European football, Schalke is already with one foot in the Zweite, the second tier of German football. They collected only 9 points in 22 games during the current league campaign.