Bundesliga: Peter Peters, director of finances and organisation at FC Schalke 04, to leave the club

Peter Peters, member of the executive committee in charge of organisation and finance at FC Schalke 04 (Bundesliga), will leave on 30/06/2020 at his request, announced the German club on 05/06/2020.

"Peter Peters has been at FC Schalke 04 since 1993, first as managing director and later as director of finances and organisation. Schalke's status as one of Europe's 15 most valuable clubs is due in large part to his work. The construction of the VELTINS-Arena is, and will continue to be, associated with Peters' name. At the same time, he has helped guide the club through several challenging economic times," said Schalke.

"For nearly three decades, Peter Peters has played a decisive role in shaping our club. He was part of making courageous and longsighted decisions that were in the best interests of the club. Without him, Schalke would not be the club that it is today. For that, he deserves our thanks," said Clemens Tönnies, chairman of the supervisory board.

Peter Peters is also a member of the DFL's executive committee and vice-president of the German Federation (DFB), two terms…