The former Basel man had hoped to play with the winger before he moved to Manchester City, but he is concentrating on taking the Bundesliga club to the top.
Breel Embolo has insisted he is not seeking to emulate the achievements of Leroy Sane at Schalke, despite his admiration for the German midfielder.
Embolo became Schalke's record signing when he joined the club from Basel, but his hopes of linking up with Sane were dashed when the 20-year-old switched to Manchester City.
The Swiss international has his sights set on becoming a new hero at Veltins-Arena, but insisted his transfer fee will not be on his mind as he begins his Bundesliga career.