Matthew Hoppe's hot streak has been rewarded with a new contract.
The 19-year-old U.S. forward signed his first pro deal with Schalke on Monday, the culmination of a run of form that's included a run of five goals in a three-game span. The club announced the deal, which runs through the 2022-23 season.
“Matthew Hoppe has taken his chance and shown that he has the potential to permanently establish himself in the Bundesliga,” Jochen Schneider, Schalke's head of sport and communication, said in a statement. “His development once again highlights the great work done by our academy and shows that FC Schalke 04 is the right place for young players to thrive.