German outfit Schalke 04 have re-acquired Ghana winger Bernard Tekpetey just a year after selling him to then lower tier side Paderborn.
The Royal Blues have exercised a buy-back option to re-sign the 21-year-old following his exploits in helping Paderborn secure promotion to the Bundesliga in the just-ended season.
He made 32 league appearances in the Bundesliga 2, starting 23 of the matches, scoring 10 times and providing four assists.
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"After a very successful season for SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, FC Schalke 04 have activated a buy-back clause to re-sign Bernard Tekpetey from the newly promoted Bundesliga side," Schalke announced via their official website on Saturday.