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Konoplyanka joins Schalke on loan

Schalke has confirmed the season-long loan signing of Ukraine international winger Yevhen Konoplyanka from Sevilla.

Winger Yevhen Konoplyanka has left Sevilla to join Schalke on loan, with an option to buy, for the 2016-17 season.

The 26-year-old had been linked with a move to the Premier League but has instead agreed a switch to the Bundesliga.

Konoplyanka featured for Ukraine at Euro 2016 but appeared out of favor under Sevilla's new coach Jorge Sampaoli, who has succeeded triple-Europa League winner Unai Emery.

Schalke coach Markus Weinzierl said: "We are excited to have a prolific and fast midfielder who can be used on either flank.