Schalke 04 strikes: Pape Meïssa BA is the new goal scorer!

Schalke 04 strikes: Pape Meïssa BA is the new goal scorer!

On January 29, 2025, FC Schalke 04 announced Pape Meissa BA's obligation. The 27-year-old striker moves from the French second division club Grenoble Foot to Gelsenkirchen. The transfer was originally scheduled for the summer, but Schalke's injury caused Emil Höjlund to advance the obligation. The transfer for BA is around 300,000 euros, which is below its market value of 1 million euros. It is its first transmission in the winter transfer period. His contract in Gelsenkirchen runs until 2028.

In the current season, BA has already scored 10 goals in 18 games and thus took second place in the scorer list of Ligue 2. In total, he scored 21 times in one and a half years. Schalke is reactive with this obligation, since you have to react to the failures of the current players at short notice.

play style and integration

Pape Meissa BA is described as a “instinct player”, who has a high speed and strong final quality. Its physical presence is remarkable because it is seven centimeters larger than the current striker Moussa Sylla. BA currently only speaks French, which is why Ily's Hamache and Moussa Sylla will be at his side to overcome the language barrier.

In the first few months, BA is expected to act in the joker role, with the opportunity to develop until summer and to conquer a permanent place in the team. Schalke plans with him in the long term and already sees him as a potential successor for Moussa Sylla, who is considered a candidate for the summer.

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The commitment of Pape Meissa BA marks an important step in the winter transfer period for FC Schalke 04. The strategic orientation towards young talents and the reaction to injuries show the ambitions of the association. With his obligation, Schalke hopes to increase the offensive punch and at the same time be prepared for future challenges.

Ruhr24 reports that ... and Transfer market explains the details on the obligation of Pape Meïsa Ba. FussballTransfers also offers comprehensive information about the player and the transfer situation.