Today, the 32-year-old is regarded as one of Germany's most promising coaches after Klopp and Tuchel. Under Tedesco's leadership, Schalke finished second in the 2017/18 Bundesliga, securing a place in the 2018/2019 Champions League.

Heidel called Schalke's engagement in China "sustainable". The club recently agreed a collaboration with Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune FC.

Situated in a historically industrial and mining region in the western part of Germany, Schalke is delivering the know-how of its famous "Knappenschmiede" youth academy, which has produced the likes of Manuel Neuer, Leon Goretzka, Mesut Ozil and Leroy Sane.

Schalke relies on the skills of youth coordinator Peter Knabel, who designed a successful program in Switzerland. He is also backed up by one of Germany's most successful youth coaches, Norbert Elgert.

Meanwhile, Schalke also has 20 coaches working in Chinese football. "We are happy to work with a club in China that has dedicated itself to coaching youngsters," Heidel said. Schalke is convinced the scheme will produce talented players in the future.

According to Heidel, the idea behind the collaboration is to develop young Chinese footballers and help them reach the next level. "We are thinking about bringing up-and-coming Chinese footballers to Germany and helping them take the next step."

Heidel added that while China has enormous potential, Chinese footballers need to improve their tactical understanding and technical skills, adding that "you can't make up for many years without football in a short time."

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