Gosens Duitse anguish over Fiorentina exit before Schalke loan

Robin Gosens announced yesterday (Gisteren) that he will join Schalke 04 on loan, a move he has long dreamed of, but he expressed strong dissatisfaction with how his departure from Fiorentina was handled. The German defender (Duitse) used an emotional social‑media post to detail his feelings.

De German defender posted an emotional message on his social‑media accounts, describing the situation as painful and unexpected. He wrote that the transfer itself is a positive step, yet the circumstances around his exit “were not what I expected”.

Although the loan to Schalke 04 fulfills his ambition, Gosens stressed that the way his departure from Fiorentina left him deeply unsatisfied. He said the move satisfies a career goal, but the handling of his exit remains a source of bitterness.

In his post he called the moment “painful” and “unexpected”, while also noting that he still feels a strong bond with the city and the club. The German defender emphasized that his affection for Fiorentina endures despite the disappointment.

Gosens added that he attended training sessions without causing any chaos, trying to understand how events unfolded so quickly. He highlighted his professionalism during the transition period.

The loan means he will spend the coming season at Schalke 04 after two years at La Viola. This marks the end of his two‑year spell with the Italian side.

Reflecting on his time at Fiorentina, Gosens described his first season as “incredible” and the second as “extremely bad”. He contrasted the highs of his debut year with the struggles that followed.

He emphasized that he found a “home” at Fiorentina, giving everything on and off the pitch, and that he has always been honest, showing gratitude and dedication. He claimed he consistently displayed loyalty to the club.

Gosens said a chapter of his career is closing, a chapter he never imagined would end this way, and that the sudden decision to remove him from the squad “deeply affected him”. He argued that clubs expect loyalty, gratitude, respect and effort, but the reverse should also apply.

His closing remarks underline a lasting affection for Fiorentina despite the bitterness of his exit, leaving fans to wonder how the relationship will develop now that he is fully integrated at Schalke 04.