Matthew Hoppe wants to stay at Schalke even if they are relegated
Matthew Hoppe has pledged loyalty to Schalke 04, telling Transfermarkt that he won't be leaving if the crisis-hit club are relegated from the Bundesliga.
| Matthew Hoppe. |
Things are looking bleak for Schalke, who are rock bottom of the Bundesliga, nine points behind Arminia Bielefeld in the relegation play-off spot.
But even if 'The Royal Blues' are relegated from the top flight, Hoppe plans to stay at Veltins-Arena, having just signed a new deal until 2023.
"I will do everything to keep Schalke in the Bundesliga," Hoppe told Transfermarkt.
"They gave me an opportunity, and i respect that," he added.
Hoppe has scored five goals in 10 Bundesliga appearances for Schalke so far.