Japanese international Atsuto Uchida has left Schalke this summer after agreeing a deal with second division side Union Berin.
Uchida first joined Schalke in 2010, leaving Kashima Antlers for £1m to try his luck in European football. A loyal and faithful servant over the last seven years, Uchida will now have the opportunity of first-team football to stake his claim for a spot in Vahid Halilhodu017eiu0107's World Cup squad next summer.
Uchida featured an impressive 153 times during his Schalke career, scoring two goals and registering 18 assists.
Under new manager Domenico Tedesco, it appears Schalke will be switching to the popular 3-4-3 formation.