Rene Eijkelkamp is back at FC Schalke 04. Here's what the new assistant coach had to say about his first impressions and his new job.
Question: Rene Eijkelkamp, what's your first impression?
Rene Eijkelkamp: Great. It's nice to be back here. I've been a few times at Schalke in the last years, because my brother and I work as players' agents. So I always had the opportunity to have a coffee with old acquaintances such as Andreas Müller. So I've always been in touch with Schalke.
Question: Who long did you commit to Schalke?
Eijkelkamp: That's not sealed yet. Anyone who knows me knows that the “Royal Blues” are in my heart, however. I could imagine working here until I retire.
Question: You work alongside Fred Rutten and fellow assistant coaches Mike Büskens and Youri Mulder. What exactly will be your task?
Eijkelkamp: I will be on the training day one day each week and work with the group in the morning. In the afternoon I'll work with individual players, including talented youth players as often as possible.
Source: FC Schalke 04
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