Ozan Kabak said goodbyes to the Liverpool community a couple of weeks ago after it was reported that the Reds decided against buying him on a permanent deal.
Now, according to German publication Kicker, the centre-back is heading back to Schalke once his off-season vacation gets over.
"Nothing has changed in the attitude," Schalke sporting director Rouven Schroder told Kicker. "Next Monday will be a special day. It is the day Ozan would join us in training after his vacation. "
"Ozan is positioned in the player market in such a way that I believe that the transfer can also work in a timely manner. We can assume that it is also his own claim that he will face greater challenges."
The centre-back played an important role in the Reds clinching a top 4 spot last season and we wish him all the best for his future - hopefully, he can secure a move to another top club!
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'Sorry to see you go': Global Liverpool community react to Ozan Kabak's goodbye message
Ozan Kabak will not be returning to Anfield next season as the centre-back's loan deal has expired and the Reds will not sign him on a permanent transfer.
The centre-back sent out a heartfelt goodbye message announcing his departure and fans have responded to it kindly across social media.
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Dale Hartley: "Sorry things didn't work out for you lad you did a great job for us, good luck with your next mission, YNWA"
THOM.D: "a man with a great future, you're way to good for Schalke, and the whole lfc family thank you for what you've done for us. thanks, and we all wish you the best future!"
Simon Jones: "Really think we should have kept this guy he's gonna be top drawer the next couple of years"
Reds Fan Forever: "No Thank you 🙏 Kabak, you have showed us a great loyalty and gave it your best, we greatly appreciate it, just Klopp the man w the plan has a vision for the defense next season, doesn’t include you, but again good luck with your journey. YNWA"
Wbzz: "Came in, did a job. Can't have any complaints with him - was vital to us getting in the top 4. Hope he gets a decent club, as will be too good for Schalke in the 2nd Division"
ICrazyDiamond: "He never even got to play with Virgil ffs this is depressing"
apenchantfortrolling: "Bittersweet even if he wasn't a top prospect. Waa nice having him on board. Hope it helps his career moving forward."
breadwolfbaby: "Feel bad for him, he clearly loved being here. Crazy to think we’re not signing him when his loan was announced 18 mil seemed like a bargain."
Henderson, Roberston and other Liverpool players react to Kabak farewell
Ozan Kabak's loan spell at Liverpool has officially ended as the Reds have decided that the Turkey international is surplus to requirements for the next season.
Even though he only spent five months at Anfield, Kabak still sent his farewell to the Liverpool fans and his former teammates on social media:
Apparently, Kabak fit in quite well during his short time at Anfield, since plenty of Liverpool players, including Jordan Henderson and Andrew Robertson, replied to his post:
Now, Kabak is returning to Schalke who have been relegated from the Bundesliga. However, he's managed to build quite a reputation for himself at Liverpool, so he's unlikely to play in the second tier next season.
