Plymouth Argyle Head Coach Muslic Opens Talks with Schalke

Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic is set to leave the club after entering talks with German second-division side Schalke, who have activated his release clause. Muslic, who joined Plymouth in January 2025 on a three-and-a-half-year contract, was unable to prevent the club's relegation to League One but impressed with a strong run of form, including an FA Cup upset over Liverpool. Despite Plymouth's efforts to retain him and recent signings to aid a return to the Championship, Muslic has expressed a desire to be closer to his family after extended time away, prompting his decision to move. Schalke, recently relegated and finishing just above the drop zone in Bundesliga 2, had been searching for a new head coach and attracted interest from other clubs such as Hull City, Köln, and Hannover. Muslic's departure is a significant loss for Plymouth, who must now find a new manager to lead their promotion push, while Schalke hope his impact will help improve their fortunes next season. His appointment at Schalke marks a new chapter in his coaching career after previous success at Cercle Brugge and Plymouth.