28.05.2015 13:40 h

Schalke release Barnetta and Fuchs

Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 said Thursday they wouldn't be renewing the contracts of Swiss attacking midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta and Austrian defender Christian Fuchs.

"We have spoken to the players and both agree that we shall take different paths now," Schalke sports director Horst Held said.

The two internationals were at the end of their contracts and had played only fringe rolls with the first team this season.

Their departure follows fast on the heels of that of coach Roberto di Matteo, who resigned from his post on Tuesday.

Schalke had a disappointing season finishing sixth and now needing to play the Europa League qualifying rounds.